Medical practices must decide whether their audit needs will be served better using internal staff or by looking to a consultant. To help you decide which method will meet your needs, consider the following 10 reasons for choosing an outside…
ASC Coding, Billing & Collections
Appealing denied claims can be a frustrating and time-consuming process for an ASC billing team. Daria Semanyshyn of Advanced Medical Practice Management in Florham Park, N.J., offers seven common reasons for claim denial and five steps for how to successfully…
CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. Significant reimbursement losses are inevitable when epidural and tendon sheath injection procedures are reported incorrectly. Improper reporting is often due to…
CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. With an increase in cases moving to the outpatient setting, it is more important than ever that ASC coders are…
According to Daria Semanyshyn of Advanced Medical Practice Management, one of the most challenging aspects of medical billing is maintaining accounts receivable. She discusses 12 steps ASCs should take to maintain a healthy A/R.
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Caryl Serbin, president and founder of Serbin Surgery Center Billing, recommends the follow eight quick tips for picking the best insurance plans for your surgery center.
CPT copyright 2009 American Medical Association. All rights reserved. CPT is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association. 1. Arthroscopic shoulder debridement (29822) is often bundled incorrectly. There are times when it is appropriate to unbundle 29822 with other…
The following article first appeared on the AAPC website.We all like to complain about government procrastination — but do we accept responsibility for our own shortcomings? Specifically, have you taken advantage of any of the government programs that could increase…
Caryl Serbin, president and founder of Serbin Surgery Center Billing, offers the following 12 best practices for analyzing business terms in proposed ASC payor contracts.