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 from Montana have been providing quality medical billing services in cities like Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman and Butte. They specialize in practice management as well as medical billing consultations. They give you that extra edge by giving your clinic the interpretation of every reimbursement law and regulation change.
Also, there is a provision for choosing Electronic Medical Records software and HIPAA compliance concerns. Some of the services which our medical billers and coders prove their proficiency in are:
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Patient demographics and charge entry
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Eligibility verification
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Pre authorization
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Usage of ICD, CPT and HCPS codes
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Account receivable management and follow up
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Payment Posting
Leading Healthcare Revenue Management in Montana
In Montana's diverse medical community, our elite billing team partners with healthcare providers across vibrant cities like Billings, Missoula, Great Falls, Bozeman, and Butte. The revenue specialists at MBC bring unmatched skills to practice finances and payment advisory, breaking down complex reimbursement policies into actionable insights.
Our MBC specialists handle everything from patient data management and service documentation to benefits screening, treatment authorizations, and advanced payment tracking. Beyond just billing, they navigate intricate medical code sets and maintain ironclad patient privacy measures. Years of successful collaboration show how we help Montana doctors transform their administrative processes, freeing them to focus on healing while watching their bottom line strengthen month after month.
Building Financial Health for Montana Medical Practices
Montana's healthcare providers face unique challenges, and our local revenue experts craft smart solutions that satisfy state rules while supporting broader healthcare cost management goals. Drawing on established relationships with insurers both public and private, MBC's veteran team keeps payment cycles short - often under 20 days - and typically boosts collections by up to 20%.
Our certified coding specialists drive practice growth through precision billing oversight, detailed auditing, and relentless follow-through on claims. We combine deep knowledge of modern medical software with professional credentials to streamline money management and optimize cash flow. This comprehensive approach lets Montana physicians concentrate on exceptional patient care, knowing their practice's financial vitality is in skilled hands.
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.
