ASC Coding, Billing & Collections

AdvancedMD acquired Nuesoft Technologies, or "NueMD".

Insurance giant Allstate has filed 81 fraud lawsuits in New York since 2003, and the company recently filed another suit against 13 new corporations in an attempt to cover $2 million in damages from the no-fault healthcare firms and their…

Coders should pay close attention to operative reports, according to Beth Morgan, Medical Bill Consultants' president and CEO.

The DOJ's national healthcare fraud takedown resulted in charges against more than 600 defendants, including 165 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals. 

Beverly Hills, Calif.-based 90210 Surgery Medical Center Administrator Benita Tapia discusses how the payer landscape is changing and how her center improves the patient experience.

More than 600 defendants — including 165 doctors, nurses and other licensed medical professionals — were charged for allegedly participating in healthcare fraud schemes involving more than $2 billion in false billings. 

Correct clinical documentation, a necessity for receiving appropriate reimbursement, can be challenging for surgeons who are experts at administering high-quality care but not necessarily trained coders.

ASC revenue cycle management can be a challenge, as ASCs are lean organizations, managing many aspects of the revenue cycle in-house.

Private equity firm New Capital Partners acquired revenue cycle management company Collect Rx, according to PE Hub.

Billing and collections is a key aspect of an ASC's operational workflow, not only because it ensures the financial viability of a facility, but also because it plays an important role in the patient's overall experience.