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 Oklahoma medical billers and coders can ensure that your facility gains a steady growth through proper medical billing and claims management processes. They offer effective medical billing solutions for every kind of practice, physician groups, clinics as well as hospitals.
Our medical billers dynamically operate through all major cities such as Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton and Broken Arrow. They provide customized billing solutions, are adept in handling core medical billing issues and provide services such as:
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Accurate submission of claims which leads to improved cash flow
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Payment posting
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Accounts receivable management
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Follow up on denied and rejected claims
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Physician credentialing if necessary
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Reduction in over all costs
Specialized Medical Billing Services in Oklahoma
Our specialized medical billing services in Oklahoma support healthcare providers across Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Norman, Lawton, and Broken Arrow. With Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialists (CMRS) on our team, we deliver comprehensive services including precise claims submission, payment processing, and strategic accounts receivable management.
Understanding Oklahoma's healthcare landscape, where federal initiatives drive affordable care access, our experts help practices navigate diverse payer requirements while maintaining optimal reimbursement rates. Our certified professionals bring extensive experience in ICD-10, CPT4, and HCPCS coding, ensuring compliance while maximizing revenue potential.
Oklahoma Medical Billing Specialists Drive Practice Growth
Our Oklahoma medical billing services providers address the state's unique challenges, including increasing patient volumes and physician shortages. Through customized solutions and advanced software expertise in platforms like Medisoft and GE Centricity, we help practices streamline operations and improve efficiency.
The MBC team specializes in denial management and strategic revenue optimization, particularly in areas like behavioral health and anesthesiology. By combining HIPAA compliance with proven billing strategies, we enable practices to boost collections while adapting to healthcare reforms. Our comprehensive approach helps Oklahoma healthcare providers maintain strong financial performance while focusing on patient care in an evolving healthcare environment.
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.
