Commercial Insurance Carriers develop Medical Coverage Policies/Clinical Guidelines as a basis for the reimbursement for medical procedures. Since many are updated at varying intervals, it is important to regularly review as many of your Commercial Insurance Carrier's Medical Policies/Clinical Guidelines as possible for important changes. The Carrier's websites typically allow you to search for this information by procedure name and/or …
ASTRO Annual Meeting – October 28th – 30th, 2012 – Boston Convention and Exhibition Center
Join us at ASTRO's Annual Meeting, held at Boston's Convention Exhibition Center October 28th – 30th. The Exhibit Hall is open from 10am to 5pm each day. We will be located at Booth 6011 and will be conducting demonstrations of our practice management software, Iridium Suite. Stop by to learn how Iridium Suite can improve your bottom line while also increasing …
BMSi Seminar – September 13th and 14th – Colorado Springs
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar at the Cheyenne Mountain Resort in Colorado Springs on September 13th and 14th, 2012. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges. Stop by the MBS table to enter the iPod Drawing!
BMSi Seminar – August 16th and 17th – Chicago, IL
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar at the Four Seasons in Chicago on August 16th and 17th, 2012. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges. Stop by the MBS table to enter the iPod Drawing!
Understanding Medicare Fiscal Intermediaries LCD’s and How They Affect You
Each Fiscal Intermediary (FI) has the authority to produce their own “Local Coverage Determination” (LCD), based on national guidelines. The LCD basically defines under which circumstances a particular procedure is covered under the patient's Medicare benefits. Read more on our Biller's Blog.
Why are Internal Chart Audits Important?
Many people are intimidated by the word “audit” and run in the other direction. Why should every practice do chart audits? It is important to inspect and verify your charts and billing practices before an insurance company calls for medical records. Doing regular chart audits sets you up for a sense of calm when the auditors do come knocking. Audits …
BMSi Seminar – June 21st and 22nd, 2012- Nashville, TN
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in Anaheim on March 8th and 9th, 2012. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges. Stop by the MBS table to enter the iPod Drawing!
Knowing the difference between global, professional, and technical charges
Medical practices are almost as diverse as people in regards to the arrangements and agreements that exist between physicians and facilities. The existence of different fiscal arrangements requires that medical entities bill their charges based on the specific level of service that the entity is providing to the patient. CMS has created billing rules to accommodate these different scopes of …
Congratulations to SATRO iPod winner Nancy A from Alpharetta, GA
Congratulations, Nancy A on winning the iPod drawing at SATRO in Atlanta. We appreciate all of the attendees who stopped by our table and entered the drawing. See you all next year at SATRO!
Taking control through self-audit
A medical business should always be making steps toward improvement. That is how we retain clients in all businesses. Have you ever thought, “Every worker is busy. The appointment calendar is full. The piles of work get bigger, but the money is shrinking. It feels like everything is out of control.” These are common thoughts for many executives and employees …
