Understanding Entity Codes in Medical Billing Entity codes play a crucial role in the medical billing process. These codes identify the relationship between a provider and a patient or another party. Without them, accurate claims processing becomes challenging. Importance of Entity Codes in Claims Submission Entity codes streamline communication between providers and payers. They ensure […]
Technology is being infused in all industries and the healthcare field is not behind. Be it a solo practice, healthcare centre or a medical billing company, technology is being used avidly. Usage of the right software is aiding in organizing the workflow and making the billing processes more efficient and effective. Though it is recommended […]
EHR or Electronic Health Records, also often referred to as EMR or Electronic Medical Records is a very complex system that all medical practices need to implement. However, it is equally important that the security aspect is well taken care of. In short, EHR is here to replace the cumbersome paper medical records and charts […]
In this age of technology, things can change on a dime. If you’re a medical provider then longevity is everything. It gives you credibility and – if you’re talented and passionate about what you do –brings newly referred patients to your door. Keeping up with current tech trends may not be your ‘thing.’ But, what about […]
We, the healthcare providers, all waited with bated breath as the October 01, 2015 drew close – the day when our systems would transition from ICD-09 to ICD-10 coding system. The blogs and articles tried to draw up as many resources as they could to help healthcare providers get more aware of various gaps, pitfalls, […]
Health providers have not always been meticulous when it comes to patients billing, and have suffered reimbursement setbacks. Added to this, were wrongly coded claims, no timely follow-ups with denial claims and A/R billing. However, with the changing healthcare reforms, CMS rules and regulations, and the ACA act, popularly known as the Obamacare Act, physicians […]
Time and again, the implementation of Information Technology (IT) systems in several industries have been known to increase efficiency, quality and cost-effectiveness. The same principles apply for the US healthcare industry too. However, most healthcare providers are slow in implementing IT systems due to high costs, lack of technical know-how/system usability, or due to the […]
According to a survey commissioned by Navicure and conducted by Porter Research in February 2015, 81% of respondents feel that they will be ready by October 1, 2015 (the newly scheduled date of ICD-10) to implement ICD-10. 59% of physicians are concerned about ICD-10 cash flow impact and revenue. With so much concern over ICD-10, […]
Information technology is playing a major role in every field and the government is taking pains to extend its role into the healthcare sector as well. They have chalked out various policies and spent billions of dollars in the form of Medicaid and Medicare health programs so that healthcare information technology (HIT) is used widely. […]
When implementing new and innovative ideas, one is bound to face some hurdles, although the change is for the better. The same applies for administration of EHR and medical billing services in the health sector. Technological change, especially for EHR, has gathered a sweet-sour reaction among many doctors, healthcare providers, physicians, clinics and other facilities. […]
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