Ambulatory billing refers to the process of generating and submitting accurate claims for services rendered at ambulatory surgery centers. In the rapidly evolving landscape of healthcare, ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) have gained significant prominence as a cost-effective and efficient alternative to traditional hospital-based care. As the demand for ASCs continues to grow, it becomes crucial […]
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Why Medical Billers and Coders (MBC) is Preferred ASC Billing Company?
Introduction to MBC as a Leading ASC Billing Company Medical Billers and Coders (MBC) is a leading ASC billing company that specializes in providing comprehensive billing services to ambulatory surgery centers (ASCs) across the United States. With over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, MBC has developed a reputation for delivering high-quality billing […]
Understanding Basics of Ambulatory Coding
Before we dive into understanding the basics of ambulatory coding, let’s define Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC). Defining Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) defines Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASCs) as facilities that provide same-day surgical care, including diagnostic and preventive procedures. ASCs are also sometimes referred to as outpatient surgery […]
Benefits of Outsourcing Ambulatory Surgical Centre Billing
Challenges of Ambulatory Surgical Centre Billing Ambulatory Surgical Centre billing and coding are completely different from the rest of medical specialties or the usual physician billing or even facility billing as they majorly are a combination of hospital and physician medical billing. Plus Ambulatory Surgical Centre billing involves specialties like orthopedics, pain management, bariatric surgery, […]
Improving Ambulatory Surgical Center Collections
With patients having more financial responsibility for their healthcare, outpatient settings like ambulatory surgery centers are becoming more attractive to patients. A research report from Bain & Co. estimates that the number of procedures taking place in outpatient surgery centers will rise from 23 million in 2018 to 27 million in 2021. As per the […]
What are Current Trends in Ambulatory Practices?
The number of visits to ambulatory practices fell by nearly 60 percent in the early stages of the pandemic which leads to financial pressure on sustainability for practice owners and administrators. Moreover, frantic patients are the main contributor to the sudden rise of daily call volumes as fear of the virus added a new layer […]
Key Opportunities in out-of-network Strategy for ASC
The beginning of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act resulted in millions of Americans becoming insured on plans with out-of-network benefits. Also, this act has narrowed insurance networks which left many providers completely out-of-network. Therefore, the out-of-network strategy for ASC is only revenue enhancing strategy for some ASCs. There are some key opportunities available […]
ASC- The promising avenues for improving the delivery of health care
ASCs, bring revolution in surgical care who led to the establishment of affordable and safe outpatient surgery. Moreover, The ASC industry is ahead of the curve in identifying avenues for improving the delivery of health care. ASCs are a rare example of a successful transformation in healthcare delivery. Hence stakeholders must understand about ASCs and […]
Ambulatory Surgical Centers-Progressive Model for Surgical Services
Ambulatory Surgical Centers (ASC) one of the fastest-growing medical services today that offers patients the opportunity to have selected surgical and procedural services performed outside the hospital setting. Physicians have contributed to the development of ASCs and they have the opportunity to directly control their surgical practices if they operate in ASCs as compared to […]
Understanding ASC billing and coding
Beginning January 1, 2008, the CMS publishes updates to the list of procedures for which an ASC may be paid each year. In addition, CMS publishes quarterly updates to the lists of covered surgical procedures and covered ancillary services to establish payment indicators and payment rates for newly created Level II HCPCS and Category III […]