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Gaps in claims management strategies lead to frustrating denials. In recent years, the margin of error for medical billing has been as high as 70%. No wonder so many patients are challenging their medical bills. They have lost trust in the insurance claims management process. These challenges cost patient trust, delay payments, and require more investment by you and your staff to get paid for the care and treatment you have provided. What are the best ways to reduce the margin of error in your billing process? Follow these tips to help you master the insurance claims management process and collect accurate

Providers are spending millions of unnecessary hours on manual billing tasks, costing them billions. From the moment your patient walks through the door, the clock starts ticking on the claim process. Medical providers aspire to help and heal, not push paper. So why spend so much time and energy on medical claim processing? It is a necessary and time-consuming task that requires accuracy and attention to detail, but too often, it consumes valuable resources.   Simple clerical mistakes cause errors, denials, and slow turnaround time; and losing time means losing money. Manual claim processing unnecessarily causes a double hit to your bottom line, increasing labor demands and

Medicaid was designed to make healthcare affordable to the underprivileged. It is also beneficial for healthcare service providers as it helps supplement their revenue. However, healthcare providers are tasked with processing their patients’ bills and claiming payment from the relevant authorities. This process can seem complex, and clinics often have a lot of questions. Here is an overview of some of healthcare providers’ most frequently asked questions about Medicaid billing.    How is Medicaid Regulated?   Both the State and Federal governments regulate Medicaid. On one hand, the federal government is responsible for governing the program through the Department of Health and Human Services (DHS).

The rate at which medical claims get denied by insurers is pretty concerning. According to a recent analysis, the average claim denial rate increased by 23% compared to four years ago. For medical practices, this means unpaid services, resulting in lost or delayed revenues, hurting the financial health tremendously.   But before you blame insurers for denying your claims, take a step back and look at your denial management strategy. The fact is, most denials result from wrong information or misinformation in your claims, forcing the insurer to interrupt your revenue flow. What’s more perplexing is that not all organizations commit to following up their claim denials,

There are numerous types of bills that are applicable in medical practice. The burden of payment can fall on the patient or their medical insurance provider. Some are lawful, while others are not. Therefore, it is important to know about the essential payment concepts and know when they are applicable to avoid facing lawsuits and fines. One of such concepts is balance billing.   What Is Balance Billing? Balance or extra billing is normally the difference between what a patient’s insurance provider is willing to pay based on the cover they offer and what your facility charges the patient for the services they

Diet and nutrition providers that are looking to leap into billing with insurance may not know the best place to start. After all, today’s insurance landscape is extremely complicated and can feel daunting if you are not familiar with the process. Many specialists who previously did not accept insurance are beginning to and more and more insurance plans are bringing dietician services under their umbrella of coverage. The realization has been that accepting insurance is a quicker way to get paid for services, it helps make services affordable for patients, and brings in a higher number of patients than without.  Ultimately

When looking at chiropractic vs physical therapy billing, it’s easy to get the two confused. Both disciplines carry some similarities but are ultimately completely different specialties. It is important to distinguish between them, especially when it comes time to bill for services. Utilizing an EDI/clearinghouse partner that is familiar with both categories of claims can be a great resource for providers looking to improve billing/revenue. In the meantime, however, let’s find out what makes these two so different when it comes to billing and claim management.   Likelihood of Coverage  While the two specialties carry great differences, there are a few key elements they share. They both work one-on-one with

With the medical world in the midst of a digital revolution, interoperability is more important than ever. But how do we define this tech buzz word in the context of healthcare in a way that makes sense for practitioners? Simply put, interoperability is as it says, the ability for systems to communicate and operate together.   Today, many practices are onboarding not only electronic health records and clinical tools, but practice management suites that assist with billing and compliance. With all these tools in a healthcare provider’s toolbelt, it’s critical that each software system work together securely. Without seamless communication, the benefits of these tools are greatly hindered. Let’s dive into the details of

Medical billing is a challenging and demanding process. The nuances that go into filing claims, avoiding denials, tracking bills, coding, and the like can be overwhelming for any clinic.  Delegating the process to a proper billing system can simplify the task tremendously, allowing practitioners to focus on their core tasks. That’s why clinics are generally looking for an EHR system with a ready-to-go medical billing integration like a clearinghouse.   By gaining an opportunity to submit insurance claims quickly and efficiently, practitioners can minimize rejections and denials while getting their money as fast as possible. While they may already have a separate

As an ophthalmology or optometry professional, one of the best moves you can make to grow your practice is to incorporate a retail optical outlet as part of your operations. This move makes sense when you consider that one of the key factors that patients consider when choosing eye care is their health insurance.   As a medical professional, a visit to your practice would be billed under their medical plan instead of their vision plan. However, if your patients require a basic examination or to purchase glasses, contacts, or other vision aids that you prescribe to them, the cost would