I have been through several implementations of medical billing software changes. Some from the practice side and others from the software support side. After the software selection process is made, a transition plan should be made to ensure the least impact on your business’ efficiency and cash flow. Here are 3 recommendations that have served me well previously. Adequate Training …
Feel Like a Rocket Scientist-Learn to Balance a Medicare Remittance Advice
Revenue cycle management systems offering the auto-adjudication of 835 ERA data files is extremely common these days. It is likely that some newer medical billing specialists have little to no experience in deciphering the details of a remittance advice (RA). Even those with the experience can sometimes get frustrated when having to manually adjudicate a payment and determining if it …
Discussing Financial Responsibility with Patients, Uncomfortable but Necessary
One of the most delicate subjects medical office staff must discuss with patients is what to expect for their financial responsibility. The insurance trend in past years has consisted of skyrocketing deductibles, co-insurance percentages, and out of pocket limits. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Biller’s Blog Rad/Onc Special Edition – NCCI Edit of 77300 With 77295 Removed Retroactively
Radiation Oncology has not had a lot of wins in the reimbursement arena as of late. That is until now. Effective January 1, 2016, the billing of basic dosimetry code 77300 when creating a 3D treatment plan, code 77295, was bundled using the NCCI Edits. Providers have been unable to be reimbursed for those calculations. Noting the work involved and …
