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The Gravity of Medical Billing Compliance

February 23, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
Medical Billing White Guy

Medical billing compliance refers to the adherence to laws, regulations, and ethical standards that govern the billing process. Billing procedures are intricate and involve many stakeholders, including healthcare providers, patients, insurance companies, and government agencies. Compliance with regulations is critical to ensuring that healthcare providers receive reimbursement for services rendered, patients are charged correctly for […]

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Anti-Kickback Statute, False Claims Act, HIPAA, Medical Billing Compliance, Stark Law

10 Challenges in Medical Credentialing

February 22, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Credentialing
White Female at Desk Doing Credentialing

At present, medical credentialing is one of the most critical components of healthcare administration. However, it is an endeavor that comes with its own set of challenges. From streamlining the entire process to ensure credentialing committees have adequate resources, there are a lot of challenges that need to be addressed to ensure that things run […]

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Credentialing Challenges

The Importance of Credentialing and Contracting

February 21, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Credentialing, Payer Contracting
White Female Credentialing Professional

Credentialing and contracting are essential components of healthcare operations. Credentialing is the process of verifying the qualifications and professional background of healthcare providers, while contracting involves establishing agreements between healthcare providers and payers to ensure payment for services rendered. These processes are crucial for ensuring that healthcare providers deliver high-quality services and receive fair compensation […]

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Contracting Checklist, Contracting Use Case, Credentialing and Contracting, Credentialing Checklist, Credentialing Use Case

Tips for Landing Your First Medical Billing Job

February 18, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Careers in Medical, Careers in Medical Billing, Jobs in Healthcare, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Billing Job, RCM, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Management (RCM)
Medical Billing Software White Male User

Medical billing is an essential aspect of the healthcare industry, and with the increasing demand for healthcare services, the need for skilled billers is on the rise. A medical biller is responsible for submitting claims to insurance companies and ensuring that healthcare providers are reimbursed for their services. If you’re looking for a career in […]

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Billing Jobs, Healthcare Jobs, Jobs in Healthcare, Jobs in Medical Billing, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Jobs, Medical Billing Service, Medical Jobs, RCM, Revenue Cycle Management

EDISS Connect: All You Need to Know

February 15, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Claim Data, Data Management, EDI, EDISS, EDISS Connect, EDISS Connect Account, Medical Claim Data, Medical Data, Medical Data Management
Outsourced Medical Billing Services

What is EDISS Connect? EDISS Connect is a powerful web-based application that allows healthcare providers to manage their claims data more effectively. With its user-friendly interface and advanced features, the EDISS platform streamlines the claims submission process, tracks payment status, and provides powerful reporting tools to help providers analyze their financial transactions. If you’re a […]

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EDI, EDISS, EDISS Connect, Medical Billing, Outsource Billing, Outsource Medical billing, Outsourced Billing, Outsourced Medical Billing, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, Revenue Cycle Optimization

Outsourced Medical Billing: Elevating Healthcare with Enhanced Understanding

February 7, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
White Female Revenue Cycle Management

Medical billing plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They are responsible for the accurate and efficient handling of insurance claims, coding, and billing. We’ll provide a detailed overview of outsourced medical billing and explore the benefits, challenges, and key factors to consider when choosing the right one for your healthcare organization. What is […]

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Coding and Billing, Outsourced Billing, Outsourced Medical Billing

Discover the Benefits of Outsourced Laboratory Billing Solutions

February 7, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Corona Virus, Corona Virus Testing Billing, Coronavirus, COVID, COVID Testing Billing, COVID-19, COVID-19 Billing, Healthcare, Lab Billing, Laboratory Billing, Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Billing for Labs, Outsourced Lab Billing
Laboratory Billing

Understanding Outsourced Laboratory Billing In the medical industry, managing billing and reimbursement processes can be a daunting task. From insurance claims and patient billing to regulatory compliance and coding accuracy, there are many variables to consider. This is why many medical laboratories have chosen to outsource their billing operations to third-party providers. Outsourced laboratory billing […]

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Corona billing, Corona Virus, Corona virus billing, Coronavirus, Coronavirus testing billing, COVID, COVID-19, COVID-19 Testing Billing, Genetic Testing Billing, Genetic Testing Labs, Healthcare, Lab Billing, Lab Testing Billing, Laboratory Billing, Medical, Toxicology Billing, Toxicology Lab Billing, Toxicology Laboratory Billing

Top FAQs in Medical Billing and Coding Answered

February 5, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing, Medical Coding
Commonly Asked Medical Billing Questions

Many questions exist in the medical billing and coding industry because it is a complex and rapidly evolving field which requires a high level of accuracy and attention to detail. The healthcare industry is dynamic and is subject to frequent changes in laws, regulations, and insurance policies, which can impact the billing and coding process. […]

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Billing Challenges, Claim Denials, ICD-10, Medical Biller, Medical Coder

Becoming a Medical Billing Specialist: A Step-by-Step Guide

February 5, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
White Female Medical Billing Outsourced

A medical billing specialist plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry. They are responsible for managing the financial side of healthcare, which includes submitting claims to insurance companies and following up on any denied claims. A medical billing specialist is responsible for submitting and following up on claims to insurance companies for payment for […]

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Healthcare Careers, Jobs in Healthcare, Medical Billing Career, Medical Billing Jobs, Medical Billing Specialist

The Efficacy of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Medical Billing

February 5, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / RPA
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Medical billing is a crucial aspect of the healthcare industry, responsible for accurately tracking and processing payments for patient care and services. In recent years, advances in technology have led to the development of Robotic Process Automation (RPA) in Healthcare, which has been hailed as a game-changer for many industries, including healthcare. In this article, […]

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Caims Generation Submission, FHIR, HL7 Standards, Insurance Coverage Verification, Medical Billing RPA, Payment Processing, Robotic Process Automation

Are Uber Health and Lyft Healthcare Covered by Insurance Providers?

February 2, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Transportation Billing
Uber Health, Lyft Healthcare Driver

Uber Health is now active in 28 states and Lyft Healthcare in 21, and both work through Medicaid managed care plans and NEMT brokers rather than through the consumer app most people already have on their phone. That’s a significant shift from a few years ago, when these platforms were still mostly pilot programs. If […]

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Healthcare Transportation, Lyft Healthcare, Medical Appointments, Medical Transportation, NEMT Billing, Non-Emergency Medical Transportation, Uber Health

Medical Billing Onboard Process

February 2, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medical Billing
Medical Billing Specialist Pointing to Billing Code Data On-screen While Consulting with a Colleague.

Medical Billing has its Difficulties Medical billing is an intricate process that involves various steps to ensure that healthcare providers receive payment for their services. Onboarding a new medical billing system can be a daunting task, but it can also bring about significant improvements in the efficiency and accuracy of the billing process. Examples of […]

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Billing Accuracy, Billing Software, Medical Billing Onboarding, Outsourced Billing

Medicare and Medicaid Fraud: A Growing Problem in the Healthcare Industry

February 2, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Medicaid Fraud, Medicare Fraud
Medicare Fraud

The Medicare and Medicaid programs provide crucial support to millions of Americans, offering access to healthcare services for those who may not otherwise be able to afford it. Unfortunately, these programs are also vulnerable to fraud, with criminals exploiting the system to enrich themselves at the expense of taxpayers and patients. Medicare fraud and Medicaid […]

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Medicaid, Medicare, Phantom billing, Upcoding, Whistleblower Protection Act

All About ICD-10 Codes

February 1, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / ICD-10
Icd-10 Codes

ICD-10 codes are the tenth revision of the International Statistical Classification of Diseases and Related Health Problems (ICD), a medical classification system used worldwide to classify and code diseases and health conditions. The ICD-10 codes are used by healthcare providers and insurance companies to accurately describe and categorize medical diagnoses, treatments, and procedures. ICD-10 codes […]

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Healthcare, ICD-10 lookup, ICD-11, Medical Billing, Reimbursement

Uncompensated Healthcare: Charity Care and Bad Debt

January 18, 2023 / Alex J. Lau / Uncompensated Healthcare
Uncompensated Healthcare Service

Uncompensated care cost U.S. hospitals close to $745 billion between 2000 and 2022, and the number keeps climbing. Some of that spike traces back to Medicaid redeterminations that resumed in 2023, when states rechecked eligibility for the first time since the pandemic and more than 19 million people lost coverage. A patient who had Medicaid […]

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Charity Care, Healthcare, Healthcare Debt, Medical Care, Medical Charity, Uncompensated Healthcare

Skilled Nursing Facility Versus Nursing Home

December 18, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Medical, Medical Billing, Medical Providers, Medicare, Medicare Coverage, Nursing Home, Old Folks Home, Skilled Nursing, Skilled Nursing Billing, Skilled Nursing Facility

What’s the Difference Between a Skilled Nursing Facility and a Nursing Home? On the surface, a skilled nursing facility and a nursing home may appear rather the same. In fact, some care facilities actually function as both, with a distinct floor or section of a building dedicated to each. The difference between a skilled nursing […]

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Billing, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Service, Nursing Billing, Nursing Facility Billing, Nursing Home, Old Folks Home, Skilled Nursing, Skilled Nursing Billing, Skilled Nursing Facility, Skilled Nursing Facility Billing

Why Aren’t Patients Using Patient Portals?

December 17, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Healthcare, Healthcare Delivery, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliant, Medical, Medical Claims, Medical Providers, Patient Portal

Patient Portal Adoption FAQ Why Your Patients are Failing to Use Your Portal Properly Patient Portal Challenges Healthcare consumers vary from tech-savvy Generation Z, Y and Millennials, familiar with rapid click-throughs, to straightforward answers, to patients with little or no faith or proficiency in computing tools. In any instance, just a few words can sum […]

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Confusion, Medical Patients, Medical Practice, Patient Portal, Patient Portal Problems, Security

Electronic Claim Attachments: The Future Is Now

December 5, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Billing, Billing Automation, Billing Revenue, Billing RPA, EHR, Electronic Claim Attachments, Electronic Claims, EMR, Medical Billing, Medical Billing AI, Medical Billing Artificial Intelligence, RCM, Revenue Cycle Management, Robotic Process Automation, RPA
Electronic-claim-attachments

Electronic Claim Attachments FAQ Submitting Electronic Claim Attachments One of the major strains on healthcare providers is the dependence on paper and manual procedures. This duo frequently adds up to harmful mistakes and costly denials, which demand significantly more time and effort to resolve, if left unchecked. Among the manual processes most difficult to manage […]

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Clearinghouse, EHR, Electronic Claim Attachments, Electronic Claims, EMR, Medical Billing, Medical Billing Software, Medical Billing Team, Medical Billing Tool, Outsourced Billing, Outsourced Medical Billing, RCM, Revenue Cycle Management

Balancing Social Media and Patient Privacy in Healthcare

November 18, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Credentialing, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliant, Medical Billing, Patient Privacy, PHI, Privacy, Safety Violations, Social Media
Social-media-hipaa-compliant

Social Media Patient Privacy FAQ Social Media and Patient Privacy in Healthcare A Few Use Cases Use Case #1: Use Case #2: Protected Health Information (PHI) Preserving privacy of patients’ protected health information (PHI) is one of the major concerns linked to social media in healthcare. Privacy and protection of such information are dealt with […]

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Facebook Healthcare, HIPAA, HIPAA Compliant, Instagram Healthcare, Internet HIPAA, Medical Billing, Medical Credentialing, Patient Privacy, PHI, Privacy, Safety Violations, Social Media, Social Media Healthcare, Social Media HIPAA, Social Media Medical

Payer Enrollment Versus Credentialing, What’s the Difference?

November 6, 2022 / Alex J. Lau / Credentialing, Enrollment
Payer Contracting Specialist Reviewing Insurance Agreement

Hiring new providers brings energy and growth to any medical practice. Whether you’re bringing on a physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant, adding talented healthcare professionals to your team opens doors to serving more patients and expanding your services. But there’s a catch that trips up even experienced practice managers, getting these new providers ready […]

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CAQH, DataSpring, Medical Credentialing, Payer Enrollment, Primary Source Verification
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