Our billers ensure that the Documentation for individual Psychotherapy includes the patient's capacity to participate in and benefit from Psychotherapy. The estimated duration of treatment in terms of number of sessions are specified. The medical record documents that the treatment is expected to improve the health status or function of the patient. Target symptoms, goals of therapy, response to therapy, and methods of monitoring outcome have been documented.
Our billers ensure that the Documentation for group Psychotherapy indicates that cognitive skills, such as behavior modification, supportive interactions, and discussion of reality were applied to produce therapeutic change. The record documents the person's participation and an evaluation of its benefit or lack thereof.
The state of Alaska though considered far from the mainland states, still we provide medical billing services in Alaska with the same level of service and integrity. Our local Alaskan medical billing specialists have more than 15 years of experience cater to multiple medical specialties.
Their expert knowledge and skilled professionalism has had many physicians from across all major cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, College, and Ketchikan concentrate more on patient care. These physicians can personally vouch for the medical billing experience of these billers in Alaska. You too can experience the same expertise with your billing process with their help across these medical billing functions:
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Eligibility verifications
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Electronic and paper claim submission
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Payment as well as adjustment posting
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Claims denial management
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Patient statement services
Comprehensive Medical Billing Services in Alaska
With specialized medical billing services in Alaska, MBC provides services in major cities like Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau, College, and Ketchikan. Our experienced medical billing specialists, with over 25 years of expertise, ensure accurate coding, seamless claim submissions, and effective denial management.
Our coders are skilled in adhering to HIPAA compliance and privacy guidelines. Our professionals guarantee secure and efficient billing operations tailored to the unique needs of Alaskan healthcare providers.
Enhancing Revenue and Reducing Costs for Alaska Practices
MBC’s medical billing experts in Alaska are adept at delivering customized solutions that comply with state-specific regulations while supporting federal efforts to reduce healthcare costs. By outsourcing medical billing responsibilities to our team, practices can experience up to a 20% improvement in collections, allowing physicians to prioritize patient care.
Our specialists excel in critical billing tasks, including:
- Eligibility verifications
- Electronic and paper claim submissions
- Payment and adjustment posting
- Claims denial management
- Patient statement services
By streamlining revenue cycles through accurate coding, detailed code audits, and consistent insurance follow-ups, we aim to enhance cash flows and minimize errors in the billing process. Whether you’re in Anchorage or any other city in Alaska, our comprehensive medical billing services are designed to meet your unique requirements and help your practice.
Pain Points
There are three categories of errors most commonly noted in psychotherapy review; Non- documentation, Non-covered services, and Not Medically Necessary services. Listed below are examples of errors we see under each category.
1. Non-documentation / Insufficient Documentation
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No medical records received for services billed.
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Insufficient documentation to support level of care billed.
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No documentation of face-to-face time spent with patient.
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No documentation of Psychotherapy interventions used and the patient's response to those interventions.
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Billing provider’s active participation in the service rendered not clearly documented.
2. Non-covered Services
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Unlicensed individuals performing Psychotherapy services
3. Not Medically Necessary Services
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No documentation of the patient's capacity to participate in and benefit from Psychotherapy medical record does not indicate expected improvement in the health status or function of the patient.
With years of experience in handling Mental Health Billing, our billers are professionally trained to handle billing processes for all Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Psychiatric Social Worker, and Psychoanalysts.
So no matter which of these your practice specializes in, our billers will be able to cater to your Billing requirements. They understand the nitty-gritty of Mental health billing and support claims for
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Both initial visits & established visits
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Family therapy with the patient present
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Family therapy without the patient present
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Marriage counseling
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Group therapy
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Nursing home visits
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Medication management
Their expertise in Billing Medications, Psychological Testing, EAP Visits, using appropriate Modifiers can not be questioned for practicing Mental Health billing for several years. Our billers have a history of servicing mental health organizations with their Authorizations and referrals and participating in Medicare & Medicaid as well as commercial insurance payers.
These billers are attuned to submitting and tracking workers comp claims and handle all ICD10 codes & CPT Codes for Mental Health practices. Our billers have come together and deciphered reasons for the most common denials for mental health practices which help practices like yours to optimize their revenue cycle management.
