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How DRG-Based Payments Shape Hospital Billing and Reimbursement

Hospital billing can feel like a maze, especially when terms like Diagnosis-Related Groups (DRGs) come into play. But don’t worry—let’s explain how DRGs work and why they matter in plain language, making Hospital Billing and Reimbursement easier to understand. Understanding DRG-Based Payments Imagine hospitals get paid a fixed amount for treating a specific condition, like […]

Latest CPT Code Updates and Their Effect on Hospital Surgery Billing

Let’s face it—keeping up with CPT code updates isn’t exactly the most exciting part of running a hospital. But if you want to avoid claim denials, lost revenue, and headaches, it’s something you can’t ignore. The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has rolled out new changes for 2025, and they’re going to shake […]

Recovering Unpaid Claims Effective Hospital AR Strategies Post-CMS Updates

Recovering Unpaid Claims Effective Hospital Accounts Receivable Strategies Post-CMS Updates

Managing unpaid claims is a crucial part of keeping a hospital financially healthy. With the latest updates from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), it’s more important than ever for hospitals to adopt effective Hospital AR Strategies. This article dives into practical ways to recover unpaid claims, how CMS updates are shaping the […]

Bridging the Gap: How Investing in Your Hospital’s Old AR Recovery Drives Financial Growth

Investing in recovering your hospital’s old Accounts Receivable (AR) is a strategic move toward ensuring long-term financial viability and growth. AR, representing outstanding payments owed for services rendered, plays a crucial role in hospital finance. Neglecting old AR can lead to decreased liquidity and increased bad debt write-offs, adversely affecting financial stability. Introduction Old AR […]

Effective Hospital Denial Management: Optimizing Revenue Recovery

In today’s complex healthcare landscape, hospitals face numerous challenges, one of which is managing claim denials effectively. Denial management is a crucial process that healthcare providers must master to optimize revenue recovery and ensure financial stability. This article explores the best practices and strategies for hospital denial management, empowering hospital owners, management, and providers with […]

What Makes MBC a Reliable Hospital Billing Company?

As the healthcare industry continues to evolve, hospital billing has become increasingly complex. Hospitals are facing greater financial pressure due to declining reimbursements and increased regulatory scrutiny. Managing the revenue cycle has become a critical part of hospital operations, and finding a reliable hospital billing company is crucial to achieving financial stability. This is where […]

Enhancing Patient Satisfaction and Retention through Hospital Billing and Collection Services

How Patient Satisfaction is linked to Hospital Billing and Collection Services? Patient satisfaction is an essential aspect of healthcare as it reflects the quality of care and services provided by healthcare providers. Effective hospital billing and collection services play a significant role in enhancing patient satisfaction. When patients receive clear and accurate bills with transparent […]

Hospital Based Billing vs. Professional Billing: Exploring the Differences

Medical billing is an integral part of the healthcare industry, which involves the process of submitting and following up on claims with insurance companies to receive payment for services rendered by healthcare providers. There are two primary types of medical billing: hospital-based billing and professional billing. Hospital-based billing is used for services provided within a […]

Navigating the Complexities of Hospital Billing Services

Hospital billing services are essential for healthcare organizations to ensure they are properly reimbursed for the services they provide. However, with the complexity of the healthcare industry and the constantly changing landscape of regulations and payment models, hospital billing can be a difficult and time-consuming process. In this article, we will explore seven (7) key […]

Physician and Hospital Billing-What’s the Difference?

Physician billing, which is also termed Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) billing or professional billing is the billing of claims for services, which were offered or performed by healthcare professionals or a physician that also includes inpatient and outpatient services. In this blog, we will take a quick look at both physician and hospital billing. Majorly, […]

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