There have been hints of a delay for some time now, but several have reported it is a definitive happening. No, this doesn’t refer to ICD-10, but ICD-11. According to The World Health Organization (WHO), site: The 11th version, ICD-11, is … Read More
The importance of efficient medical billing, changing healthcare regulations and new medical coding rules is something we are always mindful of at Clinic Service. Ongoing learning is core to our business. We pass new information along to our clients so … Read More
The transition to ICD-10 is one of the largest technical implementations the health care industry has seen in decades. With the October 1 deadline approaching, many physicians are struggling to ensure their office is in compliance. The American Medical Association … Read More
The coverage of preventive care is one of the biggest changes under the Affordable Care Act. The legislation requires that all preventive services classified as an A or B by the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force be covered by insurance … Read More
If you thought 2013 was a transitional year for health care, sit tight. Health care professionals and analysts predict 2014 to get even rockier as the Affordable Care Act becomes fully implemented. According to HealthLeaders Media Council, here are three buzzwords … Read More
It’s essential for medical practitioners to regularly run certain billing reports in order to diagnose the health of their practice and track key performance indicators like revenue cycle numbers or whether claims are being paid on time. In turn, this … Read More
As the healthcare moves into the digital world, some physicians are setting up systems that allow their patients to pay bills online, and with good reason. Online medical billing can increase compliance with paying medical bills on-time and is often … Read More
Medical billing and coding errors can cost physicians and their practice thousands of dollars each year. But there are a few simple tips to reduce and even eliminate billing and coding problems. 1. Review billing and coding processes and see … Read More
Reimbursement rates for contracts obtained through the ACA exchanges have not yet been determined by almost all payers. The insurance companies have not set their reimbursement rates because they don’t know how many people they will have to cover from … Read More
Anyone who listens to the news and reads the various articles written about recent events in the world of medicine cannot help but be aware of the very intense feelings on each side of the aisle. The quote below was … Read More