Healthcare Billing Archives - Page 5 of 6

18 Sep 2013

Medical Practice Management Tip: Verify Medicare Enrollment Records

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Medical Office Manager, Medicare, Tips for Medical Staff | 1

A recent federal audit revealed a large amount of inaccurate records in Medicare's two main enrollment systems. Provider Enrollment, and Chain and Ownership System (PECOS) showed an inaccuracy rate of 58 percent, while National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES) was 48 … Read More

27 Aug 2013

Set Up Your New Physician Medical Practice for Success and Fast Cash Flow

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Healthcare Business Planning, ICD-10, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing and Collections, Medical Practice Advice, Physician Billing Services | 0

You and some colleagues have decided the time is right for your group to start your own medical office. All of you have had the hospital experience, and you’ve had enough. Your group wants to provide healthcare services without all … Read More

13 Aug 2013

AHIMA study shows medical coding and billing software save time with ICD-10

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing and Coding | 0

The implementation of ICD-10 has many medical practices scrambling to learn a new code set and integrate it into their medical recordkeeping and billing processes. Increasingly, medical offices are turning to medical coding and billing software to help smooth the transition from … Read More

16 May 2013

Virtual e-Visits Help Physicians Improve Productivity and Profitability

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: AMA, Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, Physician Billing Services | 0

Some may remember the home visit made by the family doctor that became a practice of the past. Then came the phone consultations where the patient called in with a question and the doctor or his nurse called back. … Read More

29 Apr 2013

Revenue Cycle Management

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Healthcare Business Planning, Medical Practice Efficiency, Physician Billing Services, Practice Management | 0

What happened to the claim? Did the whole claim get paid? Is it going to be rejected? When will the claim be paid? If you have been asking yourself these questions frequently, then it seems you are ready for … Read More

8 Apr 2013

How Will the New Center for Medicare and Medicaid (CMS) Fees Affect Your Medical Practice?

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Medical Practice Advice, Physician Billing Services | 0

Due to the Sequestration, there are mandatory changes that will be taking place on April 1st of this year. In a March 8, 2013 CMS bulletin, they go into detail regarding just what is involved. Novitas Solutions also provides … Read More

28 Mar 2013

Is Your Private Practice Prepared for the Affordable Care Act Patient Surge?

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, Medicare | 0

An estimated 30 million new patients will be entering the health care system in the next year. How will practice administrators accommodate the staggering influx of people and logistical changes? The healthcare industry is facing major changes over the next … Read More

20 Mar 2013

Price isn’t Everything When Choosing Between Medical Billing Services

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Best Practices | 0

As a new medical practitioner, you have entered the post-university, real-world existence with all the enthusiasm and optimism that comes with the many thrills of starting your own clinic. You are excited to get started and ready to make a … Read More

28 Feb 2013

Lessons from Other Countries with ICD-10 for Medical Coding and Billing Software

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, ICD-10, ICD-9, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Manager, Medical Practice | 0

The World Health Organization’s International Classification of Disease tenth revision (ICD-10) was rolled out back in 1992. It has been used in the United States to report mortality only, but its mandated use is around the corner and the compliance … Read More

25 Feb 2013

Medical Billing Companies Can Help Physicians Keep Their Independence

by Michael Kuehn | posted in: Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing and Collections, Medical Billing Best Practices, Physician Billing Services, Physicians | 0

Physicians Foundation named eroding physician autonomy as one of the top five issues to impact physicians and patients in 2013. Many independent practices are facing multiple pressures including decreasing reimbursements, increasingly complex regulations and burdensome medical billing codes. One of … Read More

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