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5 Things Medical Practices Need to Get Right in 2021
Medical billing focus on these five things will ensure your practice is working toward goals that will make the biggest difference: 1) Patient engagement goals; 2) Online reviews; 3) Patient billing; 4) Payment preferences; 5) RCM Services.
New Year, New Codes: Medical Coding Changes For 2021
So what exactly was revised? The E/M updates affect codes 99201 through 99215 and include the deletion of code 99201 along with revisions to the code selection for 99202 – 99215 (read on for a summary of the revisions to E/M codes).
HIPAA Items To Focus On NOW!
The are a few HIPAA items to focus on RIGHT NOW—before the end of 2020, and a Risk Assessment IS NOT Enough! A risk assessment is only one element of the compliance process. You must also “implement security updates as necessary and correct identified security deficiencies.” In other words, you must act via a Corrective Action Plan (CAP) and follow the required risk assessment process.
Proven ‘Recipe’ for Billing and Payment Success
If your New Year’s resolution is to get your practice back into tip-top shape, now is the time to determine your best ‘recipe’ for billing and payment success. In the spirit of the holidays, where award-winning recipes are part of the season, we have included our proven ‘recipe’ for billing and payment success.
Medical Billing Service Has Used EZClaim for Over 15 Years
Medical Billing Service Has Used EZClaim for Over 15 Years. Interview with Deborah Rieser founder of Spectrum Medical Billing Services.
HIPAA Compliance Reminder: Windows 7 End of Life
Microsoft no longer releases important security updates or technical support and Microsoft Security Essentials. Microsoft also said, “Windows 7 users will be at greater risk for viruses and malware.”
Life Cycle of a Medical Bill (Revenue Cycle 101)
There are five ‘phases’ in the life cycle of a medical bill: Pre-appointment; Point of care; Claim submission; Insurance payment or denial; and Patient payment. This post will overview each of these phases, and could even be considered to be a “101-level” course on Revenue Cycle Management.
Latest Best Practices for Medical Offices During COVID-19
To adjust to the ‘new normal’, here are some of the latest best practices for medical offices to implement. In the current state of the world, filled with struggles brought on by COVID-19, many providers and practices are attempting to weave new procedures and workflows into their daily activities—to adjust to the ‘new normal’. This includes implementing virtual visits, exploring automation and paperless options, streamlining eligibility verifications, and strategizing on denials management.
Noncompliance of HIPAA Security Rules Has Huge Consequences
The noncompliance to HIPAA security rules has had huge consequences for an IT and health information management company.
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