ASC Coding, Billing & Collections

It sends patients running and creates headaches for providers — out-of-network policies have earned infamy as an extremely complex insurance landscape to navigate. But what if a correctly executed OON model is the key to maximum revenue and benefits?

When billing Medicare for ophthalmology providers, it's crucial to be aware of what intraocular lenses items and services Medicare covers, according to Four Seasons Healthcare Consultants CEO Betty Smith. 

TSYS and Eye Care Leaders of Charlotte, N.C., partnered to offer an integrated payment solution that will allow ECL patients access to TSYS' processing solutions and services, OAOA reports.

ASCs across the country are examining how to make the most of their managed care contracting opportunities for orthopedic and spine procedures.

At Becker's 16th Annual Future of Spine + The Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC Conference in Chicago, Richa Singh, executive vice president of Collect Rx, advised ASC leaders on how to effectively negotiate out-of-network agreements.

ICD-11 goes into effect Jan. 1, 2022 and will be available in electronic and print versions, according to Laurie Johnson, an American Health Information Management Association-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS trainer.

ASCs can streamline their billing and collections processes by automating procedures that take up the most time, according to Regent Revenue Cycle Management.

Is your ASC struggling with patient collections? If so, you're not alone. As patient financial responsibility has increased over the past several years, with the rise of deductibles and co-pays, so has the challenge of collecting what a patient owes…

Coding spine and pain procedures can be a complex and confusing process for both new and veteran coders.

When companies acquire ASCs, they typically adjust the pricing for out-of-network centers, according to HealthCare Appraisers 2018 ASC Valuation Survey Results.