CMS finalizes the 2027 Medicare payment rules
CMS released the 2027 physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient final rules. Radiation delivery codes go up, planning goes down, and the conversion factor falls to $32.63.
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Medicare open enrollment ends December 7: plan to check eligibility in January
Medicare open enrollment runs to December 7, and plan changes take effect January 1. Check every patient's coverage again at the first visit of 2027 before billing.
New iridiumsuite.com and shavara.com websites
The new iridiumsuite.com and shavara.com are live, with a side-by-side specialty comparison, a library of plain-language billing terms and faster pages on phones.
CMS proposes the 2027 Medicare payment rules
CMS proposed the 2027 physician fee schedule and hospital outpatient rules: higher radiation delivery payments, a lower conversion factor and a cut for same-day visits with modifier 25.
Iridium Suite 19.0.1: automatic re-invoicing and faster claims batches
Iridium Suite 19.0.1 re-invoices payers automatically when an earlier payer's adjustment changes their balance, loads Batch Insurer Claims faster and adds work list conveniences.
The 2026 radiation oncology codes are now in effect
The new radiation treatment delivery codes 77402, 77407 and 77412 took effect on January 1, 2026. Claims with 2026 dates of service must use them.
Iridium Suite claim scrubber updated for the 2026 radiation oncology codes
The Iridium Suite claim scrubber is updated for the 2026 radiation oncology codes: deleted codes are stopped at entry, 77387 is checked for modifier 26, and the 77427 count follows the new delivery codes.
CMS finalizes the 2026 physician fee schedule and new radiation delivery codes
CMS finalized the 2026 Medicare physician fee schedule: new radiation treatment delivery codes 77402, 77407 and 77412 replace the IMRT and G-code families on January 1, 2026.
Iridium Suite 18.9.5 and an updated training manual
Iridium Suite 18.9.5 is available, and the online training manual has been updated with the release notes for the 18.9 releases.
Iridium Suite 18.9.1: document scanning and a new EMR preview
Iridium Suite 18.9.1 brings document scanning and a preview pane to the EMR, insurance card scans on the policy, better ERA matching and scrubber payer filtering.
Iridium Suite Adds Enhanced MFA
Iridium Suite adds enhanced multi-factor authentication (MFA) and stronger login security settings, including notice to a security official when an account is locked.
Iridium Suite 18.3 and the CodePath audit tool
Iridium Suite 18.3 introduces CodePath, which audits a treatment course's charges against templates of your practice's common treatment patterns, plus scrubber and claims improvements.
Iridium Suite 17.2: locking reconciliation and new payment tools
Iridium Suite 17.2 adds locking reconciliation, deposit batches, activity audit logs and new revenue reports for practices that reconcile payments to bank deposits.
There Are Many Partners in the Cance Fight
Most patients diagnosed with cancer have a team of medical professionals: surgeons, medical oncologists, radiation oncologists, etc.
Medical Billers – Why Has Perception Moved from Hero to Villain? Part 2
A common office staff error can also cause a payer to not be billed. This scenario happens when either the entry of the policies was done incorrectly or in the case of multiple payers, payment…
The Golden Ticket in Revenue Cycle Management
As a medical practice administrator, physician owner, or billing service your financial success can be greatly influenced by your choice of Revenue Cycle Management software.
Do Your Part to Stomp Out Medicare Fraud and Abuse
As taxpayers, we can feel the financial impact when billions of dollars of our hard earned money is paid to entities that have inappropriately billed services to the Medicare Fee-for-Service program.
Medical Billing is as Tough as Keeping Score in Tennis-Part 2
Denials We all hate them, we try to prevent them, but despite our best efforts, they happen. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
The Personal Touch
At Medical Business Systems, we are proud to say that all of our Iridium Suite customers are treated as real individuals, not a customer number. We know all their names and they know ours.
Are Missing Charges in Your Medical Practice
Are you afraid you are missing patient charges in your medical practice? The fact is: technology is great.
The Superbowl of the Physician Office
Gather your offense to score the proper claims reimbursement. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Top 7 Claim Denials
The best way to keep your income stream flowing properly is to prevent claim denials. Read below for the top 7 denial reason codes and prepare a strategy to keep them to a minimum in your practice.
National Minority Donor Awareness Week
August 1, starts National Minority Donor Awareness Week, to increase awareness of the need for more organ, eye, and tissue donors, especially among minorities.
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.
Medical Office Workflow Steps 4-6
Medical Office Workflow: Collecting Your Charges and Filing Claims, Payment Posting, and Accounts Receivables were published this week. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Medical Business Systems Unveils Its Proprietary Connectivity Clearinghouse
Reno, NV – Locally owned Medical Business Systems (MBS) announces the release of its proprietary Connectivity Clearinghouse which facilitates seamless integration between its practice management…
Medical Office Workflow Steps 1-3
Medical Office Workflow: New Patient Checklist, Verifying Insurance, and Obtaining Authorization were published this week. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
3 Part Series: Medical Practice Vital Signs-Part 2
Checking the health of your practice is similar to checking the health of your patients.
Are Accountable Care Organizations (ACOs) only for Medicare beneficiaries?
At the present time, Medicare funds are supporting ACO formation around the country to serve Medicare beneficiaries.
Medical Business Systems Announces Iridium Suite’s ICD-10 Compliance and Its Proprietary ICD-9ICD-10 Crosswalk
Reno, NV – Locally owned Medical Business Systems announces Iridium Suite’s ICD-10 compliance and its proprietary ICD-9 < ICD-10 Crosswalk which helps its customers map ICD-9 diagnostic codes to…
2013 Orthopedic Surgery CPT Code Changes and Additions
These are the highlights of the seven CPT code changes and a listing of numerous CPT code additions affecting Orthopedic Surgery billing in 2013.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Medical Billing Systems
An EHR must not only record your patient data electronically, but should be certified for meaningful use by CMS.
Check the Vital Signs of Your Medical Practice-Part 2
A Medical Practice is a unique business in many ways, but it is still a business and must be treated as such. Checking the health of your practice is similar to checking the health of your patients.
2013 Orthopedic Surgery CPT Code Changes and Additions
These are the highlights of the seven CPT code changes and a listing of numerous CPT code additions affecting Orthopedic Surgery billing in 2013.
Infrastructure is Key in Medical Billing Systems Software
If you answer yes to these questions below, then infrastructure is a main consideration when choosing your Medical Billing Practice Management solution. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
2013 Medicare Deductible Amounts
2013 Medicare Deductible Amounts, from the Iridium Suite Medical Billing Blog.
New place of service code for place of employment/worksite
CMS (CR) 8125,updates the current place of service (POS) code set to add a new code: 18 – Place of employment/worksite.
Therapy cap values for calendar year 2013
The therapy caps for 2013 will be $1900 for physical therapy and speech-language therapy combined and $1900 for occupational therapy.
IMRT For Bone Mets
First Coast Service Options (FCSO) the fiscal intermediary for Florida Medicare now covers IMRT (77301 and 77418) for the treatment of bone metastases.
Medicare Covering SBRT for Bone Mets
Most Medicare Fiscal Intermediaries have updated their LCD's to now cover Stereotactic Body Radiosurgery for bone mets in the head and spine. Check your carriers policies for detailed information.
Choosing Medical Billing Software for Billing Companies
Claim reimbursement is increasingly challenging with insurers doing their best to minimize claim payments. To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
Iridium Suite v.10 Press Release
Medical Business Systems Announces the Release of Iridium Suite Version 10, Expanding Its Reach to Serve All Medical Specialties By Susan Morrison November 26, 2012 Reno, NV – Locally owned…
URGENT: Avoid Incorrect Place of Service for Outpatient Hospital Services
Physicians providing services in the outpatient department of a hospital need to urgently review their place of service (POS) coding practices.
Electronic Health Record (EHR) and Medical Billing Systems
Integrating multiple systems can enhance your work environment and improve efficiency.
Five Ways to Improve Reimbursement of Medical Claims
It is crucial to have a plan for working your accounts receivables. Follow these suggetions below to get your cash flow going: To read more visit our Biller's Blog.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
Infrastructure is Key in Medical Billing Systems Software
Are you looking for a new medical billing software, but do not want to buy a bunch of new hardware? Do you need Mac medical billing software to add I-Pads to use in your clinic or hospital rounds?
BMSi Seminar - April 19th & 20th, 2012 - New Orleans, LA
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in New Orleans on April 19th & 20th, 2012. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
BMSi Seminar - March 8th & 9th, 2012- Anaheim, CA
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.
Visit MBS at SATRO May 3rd & 4th, 2012 in Atlanta, GA
Members of the MBS Team will be attending SATRO at the Crowne Plaza Ravinia in Atlanta, GA.
Check out Ernie's Urology Adventure
Ernie's latest adventure finds him visiting a Urology practice. Click here to read more about Ernie's latest adventure!
Iridium Suite and 5010
- 5010 is the new health care electronic transactions standard that will be put into effect on January 1, 2012.
ASTRO 2011 - October 2nd - 4th - Miami Beach Convention Center
Come visit us at the 2011 ASTRO Annual Meeting which is being held at the Miami Beach Convention Center on October 2nd through 4th.
SROA 2011 - October 2nd - 5th - Hotel Intercontinental, Miami, FL
Come visit us at the 2011 SROA Annual Meeting which is being held at the Hotel Intercontinental on October 2nd through 5th.
BMSi Seminar - August 11th and 12th - Chicago, IL
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in Chicago on August 11th & 12th, 2011. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
MBS announces Iridium Suite 5010 Compliance
5010 is the new health care electronic transactions standard that will be put into effect on January 1, 2012.
MBS Introduces Patient Education DVDs
Medical Business Systems is proud to announce the availability of patient education DVDs for radiation oncology.
BMSi Seminar - July 21st and 22nd, 2011 - Oklahoma City, OK
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in Oklahoma City on July 21st and 22nd, 2011. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
BMSi Seminar - June 2nd & 3rd, 2011 - Nashville, TN
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in Nashville on June 2nd and 3rd, 2011. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
BMSi Seminar - May 5th and 6th, 2011 - New York City
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in New York City at the Helmsley Hotel on May 5th and 6th, 2011. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
Visit MBS at SATRO in Orlando May 12th and 13th, 2011
Members of the MBS Team will be attending SATRO at the Holiday Inn at Walt Disney World in Orlando.
BMSi Seminar - April 7th & 8th, 2011 - New Orleans, LA
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in New Orleans on April 7th and 8th, 2011. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
Ask our billing experts...
Do you have a medical billing question? If so, please submit your question here and our billers will reply on our medical billing blog.
BMSi Seminar - February 3rd & 4th, 2011 - Orlando, FL
Join the MBS team at the Bogardus Seminar in Orlando on February 3rd and 4th, 2011. The experts at BMSi will teach you how to properly bill Radiation Oncology charges.
BMSi Seminar - March 3rd & 4th, 2011 - Anaheim, CA
Join the MBS Team at the Bogardus Seminar at DisneyLand. Learn the intricacies of Radiation Oncology coding from the experts at BMSi. Stop by the MBS table to enter our drawing for a free iPod!
We have an iPad winner! Congratulations AH from Greenville, NC.
We have a winner from Greenville, North Carolina! Congratulations, AH! Thank you for entering our drawing. Stay tuned for future giveaways.
SROA 27th Annual Meeting 2010 - San Diego
The MBS Team will have a booth at SROA. Please stop by for more information about Iridium Suite.
ASTRO 2010 - San Diego - October 31-November 4, 2010
Come see us at ASTRO, booth 727, for more information on your billing software needs or an onsite Iridium Suite demo.
BMSi Seminar- Chicago, IL August 19th-20th 2010
The BMSi seminar in Chicago, August 19 and 20, 2010, with Dr. Carl Bogardus on radiation oncology billing and coding. We look forward to seeing you there.
BMSi Seminar - Los Angeles, CA
The BMSi seminar in Los Angeles with Dr. Carl Bogardus on radiation oncology billing and coding. We look forward to seeing you there.
Impac Integration
Iridium Suite is now integrated directly with the Impac Record and Verify System. Importing data from a Record and Verify prevents double entry and should you’re your billing cycle more efficient.
Lock & Key Security Dashboard
Our security system has been overhauled with a new user friendly lock and key graphical user interface. Grant and Revoke user feature and data access with the click of the mouse.
BMSi Seminar - Nashville, TN
The BMSi seminar in Nashville, Tennessee, with Dr. Carl Bogardus on radiation oncology billing and coding.
BMSi Seminar - New York, NY
Congratulations on your decision to learn from the nation's most renowned expert on radiation oncology billing and coding, Dr. Carl Bogardus. We look forward to seeing you there.
BMSi Seminar - New Orleans, LA - April 22nd-23rd, 2010
Congratulations on your decision to learn from the nation's most renowned expert on radiation oncology billing and coding, Dr. Carl Bogardus. We look forward to seeing you there.
BMSi Seminar - San Francisco, CA - March 25th-26th 2010
Congratulations on your decision to learn from the nation's most renowned expert on radiation oncology billing and coding, Dr. Carl Bogardus. We look forward to seeing you there.
New in Iridium Suite v5.6.0 - Real-time Eligibility
One of the most common problems in medical billing is billing an incorrect or an One of the most common problems in medical billing is billing an incorrect or an inactive insurance policy.
BMSi Seminar - Orlando, FL
Congratulations on your decision to learn from the nation's most renowned expert on radiation oncology billing and coding, Dr. Carl Bogardus. We look forward to seeing you there.
My Reports - Report Scheduler
My Reports - Saving and Scheduling Reports My Reports - Saving and Scheduling Reports The Iridium Suite reporting system is beyond extensive.
Astro 2009 - Chicago, IL
MBS will be exhibiting at ASTRO booth 3017 this year. Please stop by for a Iridium Suite demo.
IQueue & MyQueue - Accounts Receivable Automatic Prioritization
This new feature enhances Iridium Suite's paperless accounts receivable module. IQueue - The Intelligent Queueing System The IQueue system is called the intelligent queuing system because it is…
Credit Card Processing Direct In Iridium Suite - Version 6
The latest feature added to Iridium Suite is the ability to make patient payments through credit card processing. Traditionally, patient payments have been made by check.
Aria Integration - May 2009 - Iridium Suite Version 6.3.0
Iridium Suite is now integrated directly with the ARIA Record and Verify System. Importing data from a Record and Verify prevents double entry and should you’re your billing cycle more efficient.
New in Iridium Suite - Automated PQRI
3/30/2009CMS created the Physician Quality Reporting Initiative (PQRI) in 2007, which establishes a financial incentive for eligible professionals to participate in a voluntary quality-reporting…
SROA 2009
MBS will be exhibiting at SROA in Chicago this year. Please stop by.
Astro 2008 - 50th Annual meeting - Booth 937
Stop by our booth at the Boston, MA ASTRO conference to see a Iridium Suite demo.
AAPM 2008 - Houston, TX - July 27-31st
Come visit the MBS team at AAPM for a Iridium Suite demo.
SATRO 2008 - Orlando, FL - May 1-2
Please stop by our booth at Satro in Orlando, FL this year. We will be performing demos.
Scan documents directly into Iridium Suite
A great new scanning feature has been added to our document management system. You can now configure and scan documents directly into Iridium Suite.
ACRO 2008 - Miami, FL Feb 21-23
Come visit the MBS team at ACRO for a Iridium Suite demo. We will be at booth 4.
Astro 2007 - 49th Annual Meeting
Come visit the MBS team at our astro booth in Los Angeles, CA. We will be exhibiting for the entire conference and available for Iridium Suite demos.
New Reporting Module! - Iridium suite v5
Iridium Suite now features an interactive template based reporting module that allows for quick configuration of reports that can be produced in multiple output formats ranging from a excel…
Astro 2006 - November 5-9
Come visit MBS at the 48th Annual Meeting in Philadelphia, PA. Stop by for a Iridium Suite demo or more information about your billing software needs.
Astro 2005 - October 16-20th
Come visit MBS at the 47th Annual Meeting in Denver, CO.
ASTRO 2004
MBS will be attending ASTRO's 46th 2004 Annual Meeting in Atlanta, GA.