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.
Our billers and coders in Maryland work with the sole purpose of providing quality medical billing services to physicians. They are dedicated to providing you regular cash flow for your practice since they have an overall understanding of the dynamic nature of healthcare insurance. This knowledge and understanding has come to them as a result of years of training in the state of Maryland.
These billers believe in being close to their physicians to resolve any issues that may spring up and therefore are present in all cities of Maryland like Baltimore, Rockville, Frederick, Gaithersburg and Columbia. Besides they have the required expertise to successfully operate with different specialties across all healthcare practices. Some of the services which our medical billers specialize in are:
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Coding with CPT and ICD-10
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Electronic submission of claims
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Accounts receivable management
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Patient billing and collections
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Customized reporting
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Compliance to HIPAA and other rules and regulations
Comprehensive Medical Billing Services in Maryland
MBC experts in Maryland provide quality medical billing services to physicians, ensuring consistent cash flow. With 25 years of experience and a deep understanding of healthcare insurance, we’re equipped to navigate billing complexities. Our MBC billers are located in major cities like Baltimore, Rockville, Frederick, Gaithersburg, and Columbia, offering specialized services tailored to each physician's needs. Key services include:
- Coding with CPT and ICD-10
- Electronic submission of claims
- Accounts receivable management
- Patient billing and collections
- Customized reporting
- HIPAA compliance and adherence to other healthcare regulations
Maryland Medical Billing Specialists Financially Empowering Your Practice
MBC billers are dedicated to relieving your staff of excessive multitasking, increasing both productivity and profitability within your practice. Our ability to design efficient billing patterns and smoothen workflow can significantly enhance your operations in just a few weeks. We have been serving local physicians for years and maintain strong relationships with both public and commercial carriers, ensuring efficient processes for your practice.
MBC billers in Maryland are well-versed in state regulations and leverage their extensive experience to ensure your practice’s billing is compliant. This knowledge and expertise allow them to maximize revenue, reduce costs, and support the federal government's efforts to reduce healthcare costs. By outsourcing your medical billing, you could see significant improved collection.
With accurate coding, code audits, and timely insurance follow-ups, MBC billers in Maryland are focused on achieving higher profitability for your clinic. Our experience with a variety of billing software and certifications ensures that your practice will grow steadily while maintaining high standards of service and compliance.
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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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.