Out-of-network billing is increasingly common for privately insured patients, even if they're treated at in-network hospitals, according to a study published by JAMA Internal Medicine.
ASC Coding, Billing & Collections
The complete ASC revenue cycle process encompasses many complex functions. Each is essential to securing payment for a surgery center. But due to their significant interdependence, a strong performance in one, most, or nearly all of these functions is not…
Operating a financially successful outpatient surgery center in today's consumer-driven environment involves unique challenges, as well as opportunities. The patient financial experience has become important in all healthcare environments, but ASCs may be hampered by limited interactions with patients, making…
Medical Economics shared several tips for improving coding, billing and compliance.
ASCs can ensure effective reimbursement by helping patients understand their financial obligations, according to Professional Medical Services.
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Like other healthcare consumers, ASC patients are demanding price transparency, according to Professional Medical Services.
In a new white paper, Professional Medical Services shared Surgical Information Systems' tips for improving ASC collections.
The American Medical Association unveiled the 2020 Current Procedural Terminology code set, which includes 394 changes to CPT codes and descriptors.
While the years of mandated certificate-of-need legislation are behind us, 36 states and Washington, D.C., still have CON laws. Matthew Mitchell, PhD, the director of George Mason University's equity initiative, laid out the benefits and drawbacks of CON laws in…
North Carolina legislators will have to consider an alternate way to pass certificate-of-need reform after reworking the bill that previously contained it to increase salary for state patrolmen, The Laurinburg Exchange reports.