The medical billing process impacts your entire revenue cycle. From claim accuracy to timely payments, every step matters. If you’re seeing delays, denials, or lost revenue, it’s time to refine your process. Here’s how to improve your medical billing process — and start seeing stronger outcomes. 1. Standardize Front-End Data Collection Accurate data starts at […]
Why Claim Denials Keep Happening—and What You Can Do Let me share something I’ve learned over 15 years in medical billing and coding at MBC—most claim denials are preventable with the right strategy. I’m Maria L., CPC—and I’ve spent over a decade helping OB-GYN, family medicine, and dermatology practices figure out why their claims keep […]
Time-based anesthesia billing isn’t just complex—it’s critical. A small misstep in how you calculate units can lead to serious revenue loss. If you’re not regularly auditing your time-based anesthesia billing, chances are you’re leaving money on the table. At MBC, we specialize in making sure every anesthesia minute counts—and gets reimbursed accordingly. What Makes Time-Based […]
An Outpatient-Based Lab (OBL) is a physician-owned facility where procedures are performed outside of a hospital. These labs focus on specialties like vascular care, pain management, interventional radiology, and orthopedics. OBLs give providers more control, clinically and financially. But with that control comes billing complexity, higher audit risk, and shifting payer rules. Why More Providers […]
To prevent costly billing errors in Q3, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) should consider taking these important steps: Always verify your insurance eligibility before procedures to avoid billing errors and denials. Review charge capture very carefully so nothing is missed or entered incorrectly in claim submission. Keep your billing and coding team updated on the latest […]
Identify debridement coding myths by auditing documentation, CPT usage, and payer guidelines regularly. Correct them by aligning codes with wound depth, method, and medical necessity, and seeking expert billing support when needed. 5 Debridement Coding Myths That Are Slowing Your Payments Myth 1: All Debridements Are Coded the Same Myth 2: Time Determines Coding Myth […]
If you’ve spent any time managing a group practice over the past few years, you already know that the revenue cycle world doesn’t sit still. At MBC, we talk to practices every day—from multi-specialty clinics to fast-growing behavioral health groups—and the message is loud and clear: outsourcing is no longer a luxury. It’s a strategy. […]
Common Causes of Claim Rejections: Incorrect Patient Details Invalid Insurance Information Incorrect Coding and Modifier Usage Missing Required Documentation Filing Claims After Deadlines Provider Credentialing and NPI Mismatches Duplicate Submissions Incomplete Service-Level Data Claim rejections continue to impact healthcare providers by slowing revenue cycles and increasing administrative workload. While some issues are due to payer-specific […]
Financial performance in healthcare depends heavily on how well billing processes are managed. For practice managers, reviewing the right monthly medical billing performance indicators helps avoid missed revenue, reduce operational delays, and support better business decisions. A partnership with Medical Billers and Coders (MBC) structures this process through consistent reporting, proactive workflows, and a results-driven […]
6 Internal Medicine Billing Trends Discover six critical internal medicine billing trends in 2025 that impact revenue cycle performance: Increased Scrutiny of Chronic Care Management (CCM) Billing Expansion of Time-Based Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Value-Based Care and Quality Reporting Impact Growth in Patient Financial Responsibility Prior Authorization Pressures on Diagnostic and Preventive Services Rising […]
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