Keep it Simple: 3 Ways to File Secondary Claims
In the June Network Bulletin from UnitedHealthcare, I came across an article discussing the proper way to file a secondary claim when Medicare is primary.
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425 articles on medical billing, coding, Medicare rules and practice management, written by the people who build Iridium Suite, since 2010.
Time to Get on the MIPS Ships
Time to Get on the MIPS Ships, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
Avoid Chaos at the End of the Month
My internet search for “What is the monthly close?” produced this result from the Accounting Coach website: In accounting the monthly close is the processing of transactions, journal entries and…
Ambulatory Surgical Center 2017 MEDPAC Data
Ambulatory Surgical Center 2017 MEDPAC Data, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
Scratching the Surface of MACRA
I have no less than 10 articles starred in my email inbox all related to MACRA, MIPS and APMs.
March is Colorectal Cancer Awareness Month
With preventive care being a major center of attention for the future of healthcare in the United States, there is not a better example of Benjamin Franklin’s “an ounce of prevention equals a…
PCP Salaries- States at the Top and the Bottom
PCP Salaries- States at the Top and the Bottom, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
Avoid an Audit – Don’t Poke the Bear (Payer) Part 3
This is part 3 in a series of billing blogs, highlighting some common mistakes and ways you can utilize features in the advanced billing software, Iridium Suite, to minimize them and identify…
Avoid an Audit – Don’t Poke the Bear (Payer) Part 2
This is part 2 in a series of billing blogs, highlighting some common mistakes and ways you can utilize features in the advanced billing software, Iridium Suite, to minimize mistakes and identify…
Avoid an Audit – Don’t Poke the Bear (Payer) Part 1
Almost daily there is a news story about billing fraud in healthcare. There are those providers and practices that knowingly participate in fraudulent billing practices.
The Newest Healthcare Competition: Male vs. Female Doctors Who comes out on top?
The Newest Healthcare Competition: Male vs. Female Doctors Who comes out on top?, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
Physician Burnout on the Rise
Physician Burnout on the Rise, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
BTW ICYMI FYI Review the Rules to Bill QMBs
Are you confused? Masters of texting abbreviations or parents of teenagers, probably get most of it: By The Way, In Case You Missed It, For Your Information review the rules to bill Qualified…
The 21st Century Cures Act Who Are the Winners and Losers of the estimated $6.3 billion?
The 21st Century Cures Act Who Are the Winners and Losers of the estimated $6.3 billion?, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
Biller’s Blog Special Edition –Iridium Suite Utilization Tools
It seems like payers are constantly adding more and more procedures and services that require some type of advanced notification.
Millie the Red Eyed Biller
Millie the Red Eyed Biller, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
Providers Need to Have the Zika Virus Discussion
Providers Need to Have the Zika Virus Discussion, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
3 Recommendations for a Smooth Transition to a New Practice Management System
I have been through several implementations of medical billing software changes. Some from the practice side and others from the software support side.
US Mortality Rate Improved Top 10 Causes of Death Stay Steady
US Mortality Rate Improved Top 10 Causes of Death Stay Steady, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
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.
Rule of Supply and Demand Works for Docs Too
Rule of Supply and Demand Works for Docs Too, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing 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.
Medical Weight Loss Programs Make $ense for Your Practice
Medical Weight Loss Programs Make $ense for Your Practice, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
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.