Physical therapy services, owing to their inherent nature, have often been found to be elusive while billing for medical reimbursement. Unless medically deemed fit, these services cannot be billed for reimbursement. Consequently, physicians are apprehensive of undertaking certain services that might deprive them of reimbursement for medical services.
How does medical billing and coding support aid in Physical Therapy reimbursement?
Despite the healthcare providers pre-emptive scrutiny in determining eligibility for medical reimbursement, they may not always be successful in segregating ineligible cases due to their preoccupation with focused medical care as well as somewhat uncertain nature of this specialty-specific billing and coding.
Medicalbillersandcoders.com, the largest consortium of medical billers in the US, are known for accurate screening for deciding the eligibility of certain services for reimbursement. Such an efficient screening is indispensible for mitigating adverse impact on revenues from reimbursement. Laying a firm foundation for a comprehensive and efficient billing reimbursement solution, our Physical Therapy billing Specialists establish a well-phased system for an efficient claim submission and realization.
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.
Value-Added Process to Optimize Reimbursement
Our Physical Therapy Billing and coding solutions include the following process:
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Setting up HIPAA compliant patient privacy reporting on any EMR software of your choice. Coupled with the compliant reporting, EMR system also ensures accurate charge-capture, which is crucial to billing and coding. Compliant EMR system – which runs on latest technology platforms – apart from ensuring operational efficiency, could also earn incentives for adhering to accepted level of compliance.
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Having a compliant patient medical record at their disposal, our billing experts apply appropriate CPT codes for corresponding services. Ingenuity in applying diverse codes: CPT code 97110 for therapeutic procedure on one or more areas to develop strength and endurance, range of motion and flexibility; CPT code 97112 for neuromuscular re-education of movement, balance, coordination, kinesthetic sense, posture, and/or proprioception for sitting and or standing activities; CPT code 97116 for gait training including stair climbing; CPT code 97124 for massage, including stroking, compression, and percussion; CPT code 97140 for manual therapy techniques comprising mobilization/manipulation; CPT code 97150 for therapeutic procedure on group of 2 or more individuals. Application of suitable modifiers: modifier GP for service rendered by a l therapist, and modifier 59 for distinct procedural service. Such an ingenious coding system is precursor to an efficient claim submission devoid of any external audit issues
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Finally, having submitted claims for reimbursement, our billing professionals set up a follow up system for expediting reimbursement of medical bills.
Billing Across Multiple Specialties
Employing a sequential system for claim submission and realization, our billing services have the capability to undertake medical bill submission and claim-realization for diverse specialty-specific Physical Therapy services such as:
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Cardiopulmonary
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Neurological
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Integumentary
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Cryotherapy
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Heat Therapy
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Iontophoresis, electrotherapy and body massaging
Consequent to such best practices in billing management, physicians would be able to efficiently realize their claims with a portfolio of leading private insurance carriers such as United health, Wellpoint, Aetna, Humana, HCSC, Blue Cross Group, and public health insurance schemes such as Medicare and Medicaid.
MBC's unique combination of expertise and experience
Having a competent set of pre-qualification certificated by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC); proficient in using advanced medical billing softwares like EHR Software: NextGen Healthcare, Epic, Cerner, AthenaOne, NueMD, TherapyNotes, DrChrono, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, Athenahealth, Practice Fusion, TherapyNotes etc. and application of latest coding software and expert at applying standard CPT, HCPCS procedure and supply codes, and ICD-CM diagnosis codes – and a proactive outlook to ICD-10 and HIPAA 5010 transition, our Physical Therapy billing experts promise to be an integrated solution for operational efficiency and revenue maximization. Therefore, physicians can be assured of much needed relief from complexities in medical billing.