Billing Compliance

In the medical world, the way you introduce yourself and others can make or break your relationships - with patients, their families, and your colleagues.

Innovation is great. Litigation isn't. Here's how to use the latest tech tools at your practice properly and within the letter of the law.

Properly using technology at your practice is critical, as is determining who will help you use it effectively.

Coding questions? We've got the answers

Compare your E&M coding patterns with national norms from Medicare. It's a fast way to see if you are out of whack. Translate Medicare's data for your specialty into percentiles for easier comparison.

The AMA is working to stop the transition from ICD-9 to ICD-10. Does that mean medical practices should stop preparing?

It is vital that practices have systematic ways to address patient collections; the following strategies can help your practice collect all that it is due.

Understanding third-party payers can go a long way to making your life easier.

Coding questions? We've got the answers

QDC codes themselves carry no payment for a claim. However, using the codes correctly may result in a bonus payment from Medicare, and not reporting them successfully will result in a penalty.

These days, everything from EHRs to PM systems are available via cloud computing. Is it time to ditch the servers and join the movement?

Coding questions? We've got the answers

Coding questions? We've got the answers

Coding questions? We've got the answers

Here's my prediction: your practice will be audited in the next 24 months and asked to return overpayments.

Claims denials can hurt practice revenue, so stay on top of your billing process to collect every penny you've earned.

Coding answers from our September 2011 journal.

With so much else changing in healthcare, it's understandable that you'd want to avoid thinking about transitioning to the coming ICD-10 code set. But the longer you wait to start, the tougher it will be to make the switch, and the more likely you are to lose money. Here's what you need to know to avoid claims denials and ensure a smooth conversion.

Bartering is a concept that is generally not practiced in today's times. In years past when patients had no money to pay their physician, it was common for them to bring an object other than money for payment: a chicken, a barrel of vegetables, etc.

The HITECH Act significantly strengthened aspects of the HIPAA Security Rule. If you are a 'Covered Entity' or 'Business Associate' it's time to get serious!

With government incentive dollars flowing and new tech tools like tablet computers and patient portals emerging, more practices are embracing a digital future. But for many, the old barrier to adoption - money - remains.

Learn when and what CPT codes to use with prolonged services codes 99354 and 99355 at your medical practice.

Coding questions? We've got the answers

Use technology to free your staff and patients from non-urgent phone calls

The feds have aggressively stepped up their fraud and abuse efforts. Your practice may play by the rules, but that doesn't guarantee it will escape federal scrutiny.