Diagnostic testing for COVID-19 has become a cornerstone of pandemic response for healthcare providers. However, rolling out testing services presents immense challenges around reimbursement and revenue cycle management. This definitive use case walks through COVID-19 testing billing and coding procedures in 2022 step-by-step, using examples to illustrate how to optimize claims submission and payment across […]
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Staffing Shortages Force New Medical Billing Strategies
The healthcare industry is facing a critical staffing shortage that is impacting medical billing operations and revenue cycle management. With an aging population and expanded access to healthcare, the demand for healthcare services is rising. However, there is a shortage of healthcare workers, including medical billers and coders, to meet this growing demand. This is […]
billing, Billing Staff, COVID billing, COVID-19, healthcare, Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing Staff, medical coding, Outsource Billing, Outsource Medical billing, outsourced billing, outsourced medical billing, rcm, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, revenue cycle optimization, Robotic Process AutomationJN.1 Variant: Navigating COVID-19 Testing Billing Requirements and Optimization
Cases of a new COVID-19 variant, temporarily designated JN.1, are rising rapidly nationwide. According to data from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, JN.1 now accounts for 44% of all COVID-19 infections in the country. That represents more than double its share compared to just a week prior, highlighting the dramatic growth rate […]
COVID billing, COVID Testing, COVID testing billing, COVID-19, COVID-19 testing, healthcare, Healthcare Billing, JN.1, Medical, Medical Billing, outsourced billing, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, revenue cycle optimizationBilling for Treatment of New COVID-19 Variants (EG.5, FL.1.5.1 and BA.2.86)
The COVID-19 pandemic has persisted due to the continued emergence of new SARS-CoV-2 variants. As the novel coronavirus has spread globally, mutations in the viral genome have given rise to distinct new strains that present evolving challenges. Variants like Omicron and its sublineages have demonstrated a higher transmissibility and ability to evade immunity compared to […]
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The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted the world significantly, causing widespread illness, death, and economic disruption. The virus, also known as SARS-CoV-2, primarily spreads through respiratory droplets when an infected person talks, coughs, or sneezes. COVID-19 symptoms range from mild to severe and may include fever, cough, fatigue, body aches, loss of taste or smell, and […]
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In today’s healthcare landscape, medical billing has become an increasingly complex and time-consuming task. It requires in-depth knowledge of constantly evolving billing regulations, as well as the ability to manage large amounts of patient data accurately. Many healthcare practices find it challenging to manage their billing in-house, which is why outsourcing medical billing has become […]
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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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COVID-19 has brought the world to a standstill, and the demand for effective testing has skyrocketed. In this blog post, we will discuss COVID-19 test kit reimbursement and the different types of kits available. It depends on the country and healthcare system, but generally COVID-19 test kits are reimbursed if they are performed in a […]
COVID-19, COVID-19 billing, COVID-19 test kit, COVID-19 test kit billing, COVID-19 test kit reimbursement, COVID-19 test kits, COVID-19 testingEmerging Trends in Revenue Cycle Management
In the wake of months of social distancing and virtual visits during the COVID-19 pandemic, patients are once again veering towards a need to see their physicians in person. As patient volume recovers, it’s a great time to take a look at a healthcare practice’s Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) program and make sure it’s still […]
AI, artificial intelligence, artificial intelligence healthcare, Covid, COVID-19, Data Security, Machine Learning, Medical Billing, rcm, Revenue Cycle, Revenue Cycle Management, revenue cycle optimizationHow COVID-19 Affected the Provider-Payer Relationship
Provider-Payer Relationship Under COVID-19 COVID-19 Upset Provider-Payer Relationships The COVID-19 pandemic has affected most, if not all, businesses everywhere. For healthcare, in particular, the pandemic and its consequences altered the ways that payers and providers do business with one another. How So? Let’s catch a momentary peek at several of the more immediate effects on […]
Coronavirus, Coronavirus billing, COVID billing, COVID test kits, COVID testing billing, COVID-19, COVID-19 testing, Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, outsourced billing, outsourced medical billing, provider-payorSurprise Bills for COVID-19 Testing
Have Your Patients Been Charged with Surprise Bills for COVID-19 Testing? No doubt, the Delta-variant is the driving force behind a new flood of nationwide testing that could translate into more surprise medical bills for those being tested. The CARES Act and Families First Coronavirus Relief Act are supposed to ensure free COVID-19 testing for […]
Coronavirus, Coronavirus billing, COVID billing, COVID test kits, COVID testing billing, COVID-19, COVID-19 testing, Healthcare Billing, Medical Billing, outsourced billing, outsourced medical billing6 Advantages of Outsourced COVID-19 Testing Billing
Outsourced COVID-19 Testing Billing Advantages COVID-19 Testing Scenario Jude Hunt, 81 years old, said she waited in line for her second PCR test a few weeks ago after her vaccinated housekeeper tested positive for COVID-19. She said she previously contracted COVID herself and received the vaccine, but added, “After the last two years, I’m not […]
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7 Strategies to Maximize Patient Collections Any medical provider knows how difficult it is to get paid for their services. 73 percent of healthcare providers assert that it takes 30+ days to recover their payment fully. Various issues like complicated billing procedures, changing payer fee schedules, employee attrition, government directives, lack of training and resources […]
Basics of Medical Billing, Collection Process, Medical Billing, medical billing strategies, medical billing strategy, outsourced medical billing, Patient CollectionsCOVID-19 Billing Got You Down?
COVID-19 Billing for Lab Testing The federal government announced a Public Health Emergency in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, effective January 27, 2020. While the healthcare industry has been continually adapting to new information and new regulatory challenges, one thing that has stayed constant is the need for rapid, frequent and reliable COVID-19 lab testing. […]
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