What is medical billing? It is the practice of submitting claims to health insurance companies and government programs such as Medicare to collect payment for healthcare services. There is a unique type of billing for non-physician surgical assistants. Just when you think the day can’t get any worse, it does. After you complete an eight hour day assisting on a case now it’s time to bill that case. Billing can be a nightmare and collecting your fee could be worse. A knowledgeable and expert billing staff could be your avenue to sweet dreams.
Surgical Assistant billing and collections are very different than traditional medical billing. How? Well, the denial rate is higher, modifiers vary by insurance companies and state regulations are changing every year. We will help you take control of your billing process. Effective billing and coding services eliminate unnecessary claim denials and delays. This will help you maximize your revenue so you can focus on your practice instead of dealing with the hassle of the reimbursement process.
Some unique billing organizations have the capability to provide billing and collections to MD’s, PA’s, CST’s, RNFA’s and CST’s, while ensuring integrity and honesty. A reputable medical billing company will provide individual services including initial filing, appeals, and follow up until payment has been received or payment is nonrecoverable.
What should you look for in a medical billing company? You will want a medical billing firm that provides no setup fee, reduced rejection rates, decreased expenditures, faster turnaround and most exciting no more insurance companies. Hence a good night of sleep!!!!! AND SWEET DREAMS
Next week we will discuss job opportunities for surgical assistants. This will lead to new en vogue practice ideas.