Dec 7, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Medical Claims Billing Medical claims billing is a growing industry that many people want to get into and take advantage of. There are a number of things to know when trying to get into medical claims billing and the first main lesson is to know that not everyone in...
Dec 4, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Locum tenens is a confusing situation in the case where a physician takes a vacation or otherwise isn’t available and hires a physician to see patients on site, Medicare can deny the claim unless it is properly documented. The reason is that Medicare is very strict...
Dec 4, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Medical Billing Service is a great solution for some practices and a disaster for others. Why it becomes a disaster and why most of the physician failed to opt a better medical billing service. What makes the disparity? Your certain requirements, needs and...
Dec 3, 2010 | Medical billing basics
procedure code and description 12001 – Simple repair of superficial wounds of scalp, neck, axillae, external genitalia, trunk and/or extremities (including hands and feet); 2.5 cm or less – average fee payment- $90-$100 Simple repair codes 12001...
Dec 2, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Emergency Care – BCBS Will the amount I pay be different if I go to an urgent care center vs. an emergency room? Benefits vary by plan, but typically your co-pay will be lower if you visit an urgent or ambulatory care center. Whenever possible, you should avoid...
Dec 1, 2010 | Medical billing basics
Outsourcing your medical billing claims to a third party partner may be one of the smartest business moves you make in 2010. You may have had every intention of doing your own medical billing for your practice from the day you opened until the day you retired, however...
