A physician or supplier often has a lot of doubts when it comes to ambulance transports and ABNs. Most suppliers consider ABNs a way to avoid Medicare ‘medical necessity’ denials. So let’s dive deeper into a detailed understanding of ABNs, and their appropriate use. ABNs are only rarely appropriate for ambulance services. A physician or […]
Medicare Ambulance Transports and ABNs
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Guiding Principles Every Physicians Should Know About Patient Environment
Not to be confused with traditional ideas of patient care, patient-centered care pushes the boundary of healthcare to create systems and processes that are truly custom-made to enhance the health, well being, and treatment plans for both health professionals and patients. Recently, the Mountain State Healthcare Alliance (MSHA) received the 2012 National Healthcare Award from […]
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Top 4 Challenges in Fire Ambulance Billing
The quality and delivery of Fire ambulance EMS are being threatened today, hugely because of the ongoing economic crisis. The survival of EMS companies is at stake today. Top 4 challenges faced by fire ambulance EMS: 1. Poor funding For quality services from an EMS company, a significant amount of investment is needed. EMS companies […]
Most Frequently Asked Questions in Ambulance Billing
When it comes to emergency medical services (EMS) there are a lot of questions people ask. In most cases, folks do not follow up because, after all, they are in some sort of emergency and tend to forget about the questions popping up in their minds once the emergency is passed. Here are a few […]
Top Medical Codes for Air Ambulance
Air Ambulance services are usually furnished to those beneficiaries who need immediate medical attention, and where other means of transportation are not probable. An air ambulance service includes fixed (aircraft) and rotary (helicopter) wing services and are used mostly in emergency situations. Insurance payers generally do cover air ambulance services; only if certain terms and […]
4 Ways To Master Ambulance Billing
To be able to run an ambulance billing service is very tough. The updated healthcare Medicare rules and regulations are often tough to follow. Moreover, the recent fraud claims by many of the ambulance services in various states have caught many ambulance billing services on the wrong foot. Revamping and strict monitoring has now become […]
Top 4 Tips to Improve Ambulance Transportation Revenue
Ambulance billing is made up of unique rules and regulations governing the entire process. Deep knowledge of the same ensures a smooth revenue cycle enabling full reimbursement. Every year brings with it a new set of regulations, also bringing with it a significant change in the process of billing. In order to make sure continued […]
Infographic: 2016 CMS Updates for Ambulance Services
Several notable changes have been initiated under the Final 2016 Physician Fee Schedule Rule for ambulance services on November 16, 2016 CMS updates for Ambualnce Services under 2016 Fee Schedule have gone through number of changes. The following infograph will help understand the various changes in amounts and other regulations brought about by CMS. Several […]
What to Expect When you Outsource your Ambulance Billing?
When you run an ambulance service, you need income to drive your organization. In order to concentrate on your organization and see that it is the best in its field, your crucial component to help you is your billing area. If you have a strong, dedicated, and knowledgeable staff then you are good at meeting […]