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Is it time for a deeper look at billing codes?
Proper billing and understanding of billing codes are key to keeping your practice afloat. All it takes is one wrong digit in a patient’s Social Security number for the insurance company to deny the claim, which only delays revenue to you. While accuracy is important, the concept goes well beyond a reduction in data entry
Collection Fees: 9 Tips for Dealing with Collection Fees Safely
Collection fees can help offices offset the costs related to delinquent payments, but offices should take great care before applying them. On the one hand, these fees offset the tremendous cost of collecting payment from consumers with outstanding debt. On the other, the fees can run afoul of state regulators, judges, attorneys and others. When
The Importance of Self-Improvement at Any Level
Feedback is information or reactions to a product or a person’s performance of a task. It’s used as a basis for improvement. So why is it so hard to receive it? The sole purpose is to produce improvement. First, I think we need to stop viewing feedback as positive or negative. Feedback is simply feedback.
How to shore up your past-due recovery practices
It’s always a best practice for a clinic to have policies and procedures for their accounts receivables. To make sure yours line up with current rules, laws, and regulations, it’s smart to consult with a professional for collection advice. Here are some basics: Phone calls Picking up the phone and calling the past-due patient early on can
Vet billing solutions that also mean better care
When you save or improve the life of a beloved family pet, the best reward is seeing the pet’s tail wag, followed by the joy and relief in the eyes of their humans. However, you will get the occasional human who fails to pay you for your life-saving care. So what’s the solution? Do you take a chance
4 things to know before adopting a virtual assistant
As artificial intelligence improves and makes inroads, it’s not a surprise to see some products enter the accounts receivables market. In fact, some companies are selling virtual assistants. We don’t mean robots or artificial intelligences; we mean a system that offers a highly sophisticated option for consumers to make online payments. Such systems can be
Make upfront payments the rule at your dental practice
The appointment is set, but rest assured, there is plenty for your patient to dread. There’s all that drilling and scraping, plus the potential unwelcome news that they will need to return for a root canal. Of course, then there’s the matter of paying for all this discomfort. On the flip side, asking someone for
Give your patient financial policy a checkup for the New Year
A good financial policy serves two purposes: It reduces exposures to your office but it should also eliminate surprise to your patients. With the new year, this is an opportune time to pull out this guiding document and give it a checkup to make sure it follows best practices. Is it easy to understand? First, look at the
Why a debt collection partner is a valuable asset
How can a third-party debt collector such as IC System be a valuable partner for your business? These are five of the benefits. Extra motivation: For some consumers, it may be easy to push off paying a bill. Perhaps they don’t fully understand the bill. Or perhaps you’re simply on the receiving end of their
Incentives could result in lower healthcare costs
Patients’ out-of-pocket costs are rising, putting even more pressure on the healthcare system — not to mention a clinic’s ability to make ends meet. One solution that’s gaining traction is changing reimbursement practices with an eye toward outcomes that experts say will save money and result in healthier patients in the long run. Value-based care: Medicare is
