Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) play a vital role in providing same day surgical care; however, the changing landscape of the US healthcare industry has cropped up various challenges for this industry. These centers are not only struggling with fluctuating reimbursement rates but physicians’ shift towards hospital employment and pressure to provide cost-effective care has also increased their woes. The number of ASC facilities in the US has remained static for the last few years as many such centers are closing down or merging with hospitals due to revenue issues.
ASC Key Statistics
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According to RemitDATA, denials are causing financial pressure on ASCs with New York being the top state with highest denial rates (37%) for such surgery centers. Georgia comes second (27%) and Kentucky is on the third spot (22%)
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According to HealthCare Appraisers 2013 ASC Valuation Survey, during 2012-2013, around 54% ASC management companies witnessed an increase in acquisition activities
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According to a Provista Report of ASC Survey Findings, reimbursement is the biggest challenge faced by ambulatory surgical centers
MBC, a medical billing company based in Texas, brings 20+ years of experience and best practices to the table. We make your revenue cycle management more cost-effective, efficient and profitable. Outsource your billing process and not the control of your processes. Physicians always search for what is the average charge for medical billing services in Texas market but we offer customized billing services plans that can be affordable to small to large scale physicians group.
Benefits of medical billing services
Error-free billing process
Our staff is experienced and well trained and have extensive knowledge of complex claim submission processes. MedicalBillersandCoders staff undergoes rigorous process training and complete the required quality and domain-driven knowledge assessment.
Accelerates Cash Flow
MBC’s outsourcing billing services allow clients to maintain a consistent cash flow and fast collection. Physicians can achieve greater economies of scale by letting us do the medical billing quickly.
Improves Patient Satisfaction
Physicians can afford to exclusively focus on patient care. MBC’s main focus lies in maximizing the client’s revenue. Outsourced medical billing services make sure that each code gets correct reimbursement quickly, errors are identified swiftly, and denials are followed up rapidly.
Billing Compliance
We are HIPAA compliant medical billing company. We ensure that compliance is deeply integrated into all operations.
Specialized Medical Billing Services in Texas
With over 25 years of expertise in Texas healthcare revenue management, our specialized medical billing services support practices across the Lone Star State. We offer comprehensive solutions that maintain practice control while optimizing revenue cycles.
Our HIPAA-compliant team ensures clean claims submission within state-mandated timelines - 30 days for electronic claims and 45 days for paper submissions. Through precise coding audits, strategic denial management, and efficient payment processing, we help practices streamline their financial operations while maintaining compliance with state regulations and industry standards.
Texas Medical Billing Specialists Drive Practice Success
Our Texas medical billing specialists combine deep industry knowledge with state-specific expertise to enhance practice performance. Through comprehensive services including charge entry, electronic claims submission, payment posting, and customized financial reporting, we help practices improve collections by 20%.
Our certified team provides strategic code auditing, payer fee schedule analysis, and dedicated denial management, enabling healthcare providers to focus on patient care while maintaining optimal revenue flow. With 25+ years of experience in the field, we ensure sustainable growth for Texas medical practices while meeting federal cost-reduction initiatives.
It has become important for ACSs to meet the competition from hospitals that are equipped with the latest tools and systems for quality care provision. They are under pressure to meet patient and physician demands, while struggling with financial and administrative challenges on a day-to-day basis.
Our expert team of coders and billers have been assisting ASCs across all 50 states in the US survive challenges brought in by healthcare reforms. With our 15+ years of experience in the medical billing domain, we have helped such centers combat top five challenges:
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Getting maximum payment from insurance companies
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EMR Implementation
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Compliance with Healthcare Reforms
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Accounts Receivable Recovery
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Denial Management
Our billing professionals not only specialize in ASC coding and billing but also incorporate the knowledge throughout the process for offering end-to-end solutions. They are adept at handling the following services for ambulatory surgical centers:
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Tracking deductibles, co-payments and fee schedules
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Error-free coding and code audit checks
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Generation of patient statements
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Reducing denials through effective denial management solutions
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Offering custom reports to helps ASCs identify reasons
With our proven ASC medical billing services, many surgical centers across the country have overcome denials and underpayments. From error-free claims submission and rigorous follow-ups to denial management, appeals and compliance to HIPAA and other reforms, our billing professionals offer comprehensive solutions. Our coders are updated with the latest changes in ASC coding and make use of the latest software to deliver quality solutions.
Why is MBC the Best Choice for ASC Billing?
We take pride in our team of billing experts who are well-versed in revenue challenges concerning ASCs. Our expertise in ASC billing helps us deliver top quality services in the industry. We have ASC -specialized coders with certification from the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders) who ensure error-free application of codes for maximum revenue. Our company has well-trained AR callers who work vigorously to procure maximum payments from insurance companies. Our 24/7 best-in-class customer services helps us ensure high standards of client satisfaction.
Helping ASCs Save More and Spend Less
ASCs avail our end-to-end billing and RCM solutions to ensure a steady flow of income, streamline revenue cycle and enhanced workflow. Our team of billing experts brings them maximum revenue for rendered services, enabling them to invest in latest equipment, tools and systems for procedures such as endoscopy. MBC’s comprehensive billing and coding solutions help such centers reduce the impact of ageing population on the demand for surgical procedures.
We understand the importance of ASCs in mitigating the impact of aging population on shortage of surgery workforce. By maximizing revenue and minimizing claim Denials, we help ASCs retain their autonomy and keep working they way they must.