Providers of Part B services on the MPFS can increase reimbursement and avoid future penalties by taking advantage of Medicare incentives for EHR and PQRS reporting. Below you will find guidance on both of these programs to help improve your bottom line. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Medicare Incentives for EHR and PQRS
Ideally, the only responsibility of a physician is to provide the best care to his/her patients. Unfortunately, medicine is a business, so the topic of reimbursement will always rear its ugly head. Providers of Part B services on the MPFS can increase reimbursement and avoid future penalties by taking advantage of Medicare incentives for EHR and PQRS reporting. Below you …
Get Your Comments Ready: Proposed Changes to the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The Proposed Rule that details changes affecting the Medicare PFS will be published July 19, 2013 in the Federal Register. This begins the comment period that continues until Sept. 6, 2013. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Get Your Comments Ready: Proposed Changes to the 2014 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule
The Proposed Rule that details changes affecting the Medicare PFS will be published July 19, 2013 in the Federal Register. This begins the comment period that continues until Sept. 6, 2013. If you want to participate in the comment process, you need to start somewhere. The best place is here, with a brief description of the key elements in the …
July 17th is Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
As part of Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, take the time to get familiar with some general bladder cancer facts. We will begin with the basic types of bladder cancer and go through symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
July 17th is Bladder Cancer Awareness Day
As part of Bladder Cancer Awareness Day, take the time to get familiar with some general bladder cancer facts. We will begin with the basic types of bladder cancer and go through symptoms, diagnosis and treatment options. Bladder cancers can form in many locations in and around the bladder, including the ureters and the lining of the kidneys (called renal …
When you see “RA” what do you think of?
RA means Remittance Advice. An RA is the detailed reply sent by a payer in response to a claim for a medical service. The details in the RA assist the biller in reconciling the payment that is received or provides the explanations for any non-paid items. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
When you see “RA” what do you think of?
Ra, the Egyptian sun god? Ra, the symbol for Radium? RA, the abbreviation for Regular Army? Well in the realm of medical billing, RA means Remittance Advice. An RA is the detailed reply sent by a payer in response to a claim for a medical service. The details in the RA assist the biller …
CMS to Update the Benefit Manual for ESRD PPS
CMS details in a recent publication of the “MLN Matters” an implementation date of September 9, 2013 for the revisions to the "Medicare Benefit Policy Manual”. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
CMS to Update the Benefit Manual for ESRD PPS
CMS details in a recent publication of the “MLN Matters” an implementation date of September 9, 2013 for the revisions to the "Medicare Benefit Policy Manual”. The manual will be updated to reflect change request (CR) 8261 providing information on the end-stage renal disease prospective payment system (ESRD PPS). The background and implication of the ESRD PPS, are as follows: …
