Medical Billing & Collections

We compiled our readers' favorite practice management articles from the past year reflecting strategies and best practices.

This month's coding column is about whether or not one or more physicians of different specialties can bill the advanced care planning codes.

A New Jersey physician's actions of submitting thousands of false claims to Medicare and Medicaid cost him more than a fine.

CMS released a dashboard that revealed the amount of money spent by the agency on specific drugs. Maryland docs reject medical marijuana.

Physicians are first concerned with treating patients. But they are also business owners. It is a mistake not to review potential areas of risk.

In light of rising costs to do business, physicians are looking for ways to cut costs while sustaining quality patient care.

What are the rules when it comes to completing chart notes after the time of service? Can doctors charge a copay for an annual exam?

It's been one year since ICD-10 has come into effect. How did practices deal with the transition and what's next?

Based on the evolution of the field, medical billers have to adapt or they'll find themselves out of a job.

CPT designates six codes to report vaccine administration. Here's how to make sure you are reporting the correct service and conditions.

While the ICD-10 grace period was relevant to only CMS, there is still work to be done. Here are nine steps practices can take to ensure post Oct. 1, they are ready.

This month's coding questions tackle whether physicians in the same group practice in the same specialty have to bill as a single doctor.

There are four payment technologies to put on your radar as you prioritize plans for upgrades or the installation of new technology. [Sponsored]

Can you code when a patient is so distraught an appropriate history cannot be obtained, nor can a mental status exam be performed?

If your practice is struggling to collect all that it is due from patients, here's how you can stack the deck in your favor.

When using third-party vendors for certain practice functions, it's always wise to take a close look at their performance.

Good customer service is a hallmark of the successful practice. Don't let third-party vendors give you a black eye.

How to institute vaccine administration codes for patients who are older than 19 years of age. Also, guidance on follow-up codes in electronic billing.

Coding for TCM services should include global periods; dates of service; and correct documentation.

TCM helps patients transition from the hospital to the community. Many physicians, however, miss deserved reimbursement because they lack documentation.

Patient can be irate when it comes to higher than expected bills. This practice found the best way to address the issue is to be frank.

Patients can understand so little about their health plan that the billing department is automatically blamed when something goes wrong.

What state allows for almost 50 percent patient responsibility? Also, which services have the highest percentage of patient responsibility?

Spending a few minutes explaining health insurance benefits to patients prior to the appointment should become a requirement.

Physicians are frustrated with the lack of clear specifics on how they will meet quality metrics to avoid a negative payment adjustment in 2019.