Jan 18, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Whether you are a person who is thinking about becoming a medical billing specialist or a company looking for a medical billing specialist, then this article is for you. There are several things that you should be aware of in the medical billing industry and I will...
Jan 18, 2011 | Medical billing basics
The medical treatment business has changed significantly in the past few years. It presents many administrative difficulties during the preparation of insurance policy procedures and dealing with complicated claim forms. To avoid these complexities, doctors look out...
Jan 17, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Initial Observation care: 99218 Initial observation care, per day, for the evaluation and management of a patient which requires these 3 key components: A detailed or comprehensive history; A detailed or comprehensive examination; and Medical decision making...
Jan 17, 2011 | Medical billing basics
BCBS Claims When I receive services outside the State of Florida, who submits the claim to BCBSF? If the physician or provider is participating in the Blue Cross and Blue Shield network in that state, they will submit the claim for you. If not, then you will be...
Jan 17, 2011 | Medical billing basics
BCBS – Prescription Drugs What should I consider before I fill a prescription drug? Here are few things to keep in mind before you fill a prescription drug. • Use a participating pharmacy and Preferred Generic drugs (when available) to lower your cost (see your...
Jan 13, 2011 | Medical billing basics
Billing Medicare Patients for Services Which May Be Denied Medicare patients may be billed for services that are clearly not covered. For example, routine physicals or screening tests such as total cholesterol are not covered when there is no indication that the test...
