Medical Billing News – August 2021
BILLING PERFORMANCE THAT MATTERS
5 Workflow Questions for Medical Billing Companies
For accurate medical coding, here are five technology-related questions to ask when assessing your medical billing department or your current/potential medical billing company. When it comes to medical coding, what you don’t ask about automated workflows and technology can hurt your bottom line! Read More
Healthcare Roundup
EFT | 2 min read
Are You Paying Too Much in EFT Fees?
Recent studies show that many practices are paying EFT fees they did not agree to, raising medical billing and payment costs. Are you paying too much?! Read More
Mental Health | 2 min read
Mental Health Parity in the News
While mental health parity often takes a back seat in behavioral health billing, recent news shows that it has not been forgotten. Read More
Healthcare | 2 min read
Healthcare Utilization Not Bouncing Back
Recent studies and data throw cold water on expectations that patients will “catch up” on missed treatment and tests. With the resurgence of COVID, this trend is likely to continue, impacting physician reimbursement. Read More
CMS | 1 min read
Radiology Reimbursement Hit by 2022 MPFS Changes
Radiology reimbursement will be hit by proposed changes in the wages for clinical labor staff and by the elimination of important MIPS quality measures. Read More
COVID-19 | 1 min read
COVID Vaccine Shot Reimbursement Increased
CMS has updated Medicare Reimbursement for Covid vaccine shots including boosters to approx $40. Plus $35 for home administration. Read More
Lessons Learned: COVID’s Impact on Your Medical Billing
Have you thought about the need to consider the “lessons learned” from COVID? Download our NEW business brief to understand key elements your practice should consider as we shift (hopefully!) to a post-COVID world.