Going by the recent statistical result 208 million visits to family physicians each year the relevance of family medicine to the U.S. health care system had never been more pronounced. Family Physicians delivering a range of acute, chronic and preventive medical care services have a patient base unmatched by any other medical specialty. Family Medicine enormous reach entails judicious billing and coding for optimum reimbursement of medical bills, absence of which will adversely impact physicians revenues and medical efficiency, and the healthcare system at large.
Fortunately, Family Physicians can fall back on qualified and experienced billers and coders – certified by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders), well versed in ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS coding based on CMS and AMA guidelines, and HIPAA privacy compliance– to mitigate such an adverse scenario. Our billers and coders, who fit the bill, have been favorites of a majority of leading Family Physicians, clinics, diagnostic centers, and hospitals.
Did you know?
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Family Practitioners using consultation CPT Codes 90241 to 99248, will be accepted by commercial payers but not be accepted by Medicare; hence Family Practitioners engaging Medicare Patients should be aware of this fact to avoid denials.
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Family Practitioners providing an office visit take a decision of surgery on the same day; need to use modifier 57 for the decision of surgery in order to be reimbursed.
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E&M Modifiers 24, 25 and 57 if used accurately provide 100% reimbursement- to Family Practitioners providing any additional service to patients along with an office visit. Hence Family Practitioners can benefit with maximum reimbursements; by making optimal use of these modifiers.
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.
Ideally Phasing Family Medicine Medical Reimbursement Cycle
Traversing the comprehensive procedures involved in billing and coding, our Family Medicine reimbursement experts have been known for their ideal phasing of reimbursement process into:
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Primary Phase
Patient enrolling, insurance verification and authorization are carried out.
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Secondary Phase
Billing Family Physicians’ diverse services are translated into honest bills using advanced medical billing softwares like EHR Software: NextGen Healthcare, Epic, Cerner, AthenaOne, NueMD, TherapyNotes, DrChrono, eClinicalWorks, Allscripts, Athenahealth, Practice Fusion, TherapyNotes etc.
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Tertiary Phase
Family Medicine billing and coding experts translate aptly billed diverse services – acute, chronic and preventive medical care services; diagnosis and treatment of internal illness, preventive care, including routine checkups, health-risk assessments, immunization and screening tests; personalized counseling on maintaining a healthy lifestyle; treatment of chronic illness, often in coordination with other subspecialists; and prenatal care services – into complying codes (as per AMA and CMS guidelines)for error-free, denial-free, and optimum reimbursement of Family Physicians’ Medical bills.
There has also been diligent application of suitable modifiers to mitigate undesirable return of claimsform insurance carriers. Consequently, there has been a successful track-record of processing Family Medicine bills with the leading private insurance carriers such as Unitedhealth, Wellpoint, Aetna, Humana, HCSC, Blue Cross Group, and Government sponsored Medicare and Medicaid as well.
MBC Objective
With the sole objective of achieving maximum end-to-end Family Medicine services claim reimbursement, our Family Medicine Coding and Billing Specialists set themselves high standards in professional efficiency. Having to meet the Family Medicine Practitioners’ expectancy level amidst stringent coding and billing system, our professionals continually upgrade their competence to match ‘best practices in medical coding and billing’ for Family Medicine services.
Family Medicine physicians who opted for outsourcing their medical billing with our efficient billing and coding services, have stood to gain in terms of revenues, patient influx and referrals, and benchmarking their medical efficiency.
