The South Carolina state employee insurance plan will cover the costs for 100 qualifying gastric-bypass or Lap-Band surgeries under a pilot program that will study the results of the surgeries for 18 months, according to reports from WCBD News 2…
ASC Coding, Billing & Collections
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California's Division of Workers' Compensation is seeking comments on drafts of revisions to the ASC and HOPD fee schedule regulations, including a proposed modification of the multiplier for payment for services in ASCs, according to WorkersCompensation.com and the DWC.
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The American Academy of Professional Coders has published an article providing guidance for when and where organizations should begin to prepare for ICD-10.
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Bill Gilbert, vice president of marketing for AdvantEdge Healthcare Solutions, discusses the costly ASC mistake of denied claims caused by a poor upfront collections process.
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons has a white paper available for download that outlines the ASC coding and billing process.
Caryl A. Serbin, RN, BSN, LHRM, president and founder of Serbin Surgery Center Billing, suggests following these five guidelines to help your ASC perform proper patient insurance verification.
Susan Charkin, MPH, president of Healthcents, an ASC and physician specialty hospital contracting and consulting group, shares four clauses ASCs should watch for when contracting with third-party payors.
Caryl A. Serbin, RN, BSN, LHRM, president and founder of Serbin Surgery Center Billing, suggests following these eight guidelines to help ensure your ASC contracts with insurance plans best for your facility.