Denials management and appeals are the two most underestimated processes in rheumatology offices. Most practices lose thousands of dollars every year because they are not following up or writing off denied claims correctly.
Working With Your National Provider Number
Beginning May 23, 2008, all practicing physicians who treat Medicare patients must start billing with a working national provider identifier (NPI). Physician and non-physician providers can make any corrections or changes pertaining to their NPIs by contacting the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System (NPPES)…
Coding Corner Question: May 2008
May’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer: May 2008
May’s Coding Answer
To Document or to Doctor? That Is the Question
Is paper pushing taking away from patient care?
Dr. Wolfe & the National Data Bank for Rheumatic Diseases (NBD)
A private database becomes a national resource
Coding Corner Question: April 2008
April’s Coding Challenge
Coding Corner Answer: March 2008
April’s Coding Answer
Avoid Compliance Risks When Using Billing Companies
Outsourcing your billing to a third party will not alleviate your compliance duties or reduce your risk of a government investigation. Conversely, a relationship with a third-party biller can increase your compliance obligations and raise audit risks.
A New Twist in the Consumerization of Healthcare
Who are the new medical consumers? These people behave like medical “shoppers” because they are more mobile than previous generations and are empowered by the Internet. They can research and form opinions about diseases, treatment options, and the best route to recovery—all before stepping foot in to an exam room. This emerging population has been taught that in order to be a health-wise consumer and to get the most value, a patient must take an active role in his or her care.
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