Owing to its interdisciplinary nature – integration of knowledge in the biological, behavioral, psychological, and social sciences relevant to health and illness – Behavior Medicine physicians hardly find time to manage their medical bills filed and reimbursed efficiently.
Outsourced Excellence
Alternatively, our Behavior Medicine Billing Advisory – comprising AAPC certified medical coders, who are proficient in generating diverse behavior medicine bills on advanced software such as Lytec, Medic, Misys, Medisoft, NextGen, IDX, etc., and applying specific CPT, ICD-10, & HCPCS; complying with HIPAA privacy norms; and processing the prepared bills with leading private insurance carriers such as United health, Wellpoint, Aetna, Humana, HCSC, Blue Cross Group, and Government sponsored Medicare and Medicaid as well – has been able fill in the void successfully, and ensure greater revenue generation for Behavior Medicine physicians, patient inflow and referrals, and medical efficiency.
The state of Arkansas though considered far from the mainland states is still serviced by our Medical Billers and Coders with the same level of service and integrity. Our local medical billing specialists with 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 concentrate more on patient care. These physicians can personally vouch for the medical billing experience of these billers in Arkansas. 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 Arkansas
MBC provides expert billing solutions in all major cities of Arkansas including Little Rock, Fort Smith, Fayetteville, Springdale, and Jonesboro. Our skilled billers and coders, with over 25 years of experience, ensure accurate data entry, coding, and payment review, helping healthcare providers streamline their revenue cycles and focus on patient care.
MBC ensures maximum clean claims, shorter billing cycles, and faster reimbursements for healthcare providers in Arkansas. We achieve this through accurate coding, detailed code audits, and consistent insurance follow-ups.
Enhancing Revenue and Reducing Costs for Arkansas Practices
MBC’s medical billing services in Arkansas are tailored to meet the needs of healthcare providers while complying with state regulations. By outsourcing billing responsibilities to our MBC experts, practices can experience:
- Up to a 20% improvement in collections
- Reduced overhead costs
- Enhanced efficiency and profitability
Our comprehensive billing services include:
- Eligibility verifications
- Electronic and paper claim submissions
- Payment and adjustment posting
- Claims denial management
- Patient statement services
MBC billers and coders in Arkansas are experienced with various billing software and certified in medical billing processes. Their expertise enables them to optimize operations, organize practices, and enhance cash flows, allowing providers to focus on patient care.
MBC’s medical billing services in Arkansas support federal efforts to reduce healthcare costs while optimizing practice revenue. By adhering to HIPAA compliance and privacy guidelines, we ensure secure and seamless billing operations for providers across Arkansas.
For healthcare providers in Arkansas, partnering with MBC coding specialists guarantees higher profitability and steady growth. This makes us your trusted partner for your billing and revenue management needs.
Extensive Coverage of Behavior Medicine Procedures
Our billing advisory has been able to cater to a majority of Behavior Medicine professionals comprising of psychologists, physicians, and qualified nurses by employing a comprehensive billing and coding approach that covers the whole gamut of behavior medicine procedures including:
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Biofeedback, hypnosis, and bio-behavioral therapy of physical disorders
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Aspects of occupational therapy, rehabilitation medicine, and physiatry
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Preventive medicine
Enabling Accurate and Refined Medical Billing
A thorough knowledge of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding system covering the comprehensive health and behavior assessment and intervention of medical services has been pivotal in enabling accurate and refined medical billing on our clients’ behalf. Following list of CPT codes used in coding Behavior Medicine procedures is a valid endorsement of our integrity in compliant coding system:
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CPT Codes |
Corresponding Behavior Assessment and Intervention Medical Services |
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96150 |
For initial assessment of the patient to determine the biological, psychological, and social factors affecting the patient’s physical health and any treatment problems |
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96151 |
For re-assessment of the patient to evaluate the patient’s condition and determine the need for further treatment; a re-assessment may be performed by a clinician other than the one who conducted the patient’s initial assessment |
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96152 |
For interventional service provided to an individual to modify the psychological, behavioral, cognitive, and social factors affecting the patient’s physical health and well being |
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96153 |
For interventional service provided to a group; an example is a smoking-cessation program that includes educational information, cognitive-behavioral treatment and social support |
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96154 |
To code interventional service provided to a family with the patient present |
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96155 |
To code interventional service provided to a family without the patient being present |
Infusing Modifiers for Mitigating Delay/Denial
Coupling a competent coding regimen with timely and accurate modifiers, our Behavior Medicine Billing Advisory has been able to mitigate undesirable delay/denial of its clients’ medical reimbursements. Modifier 22 for Extended Service and Modifier 52 for Reduced Service (where in the provider reduces or eliminates a portion of the service or procedure, which results in a reduction in reimbursement. The reduced service is identified by its CPT code and the addition of the modifier-52) are prime examples of Modifiers adopted in our billing management.
Multiple Benefits
The Behavior Medicine physicians, who lent preference to our billing and coding competencies – complete with accurate charge-capture, intricate procedure coding, electronic filing of claims, patient billing, multi-tiered appeal process, denial elimination initiatives, and compliance standards – have been able to witness simplification of revenue cycle, appreciable increase in collection rates, more patient inflow and referrals, and Increased avenue for medical research and development.