The point of locus can be typified in the analogy between a bookkeeper vs. a CFO. As a bookkeeper my focus is on receipts, the accurate posting of expenditures and income as debits or credits, and in properly documenting a paper trail. A comparison can be made here to a medical coder or biller who’s

Although a pharmacist’s primary job is to follow prescription instructions as written by a physician and dispense the type and dosage of medication indicated on the prescription, pharmacists will likely be playing a more comprehensive role in the physician-patient relationship in addition to checking for drug interactions, printing labels, and counting out pills. According to

Alongside the drive for efficient file sharing and comprehensive health records to support patient care, there is growing concern that the most critical element in the care equation – the patient – may be at greater risk as most providers shift toward EHRs. Proper patient care is at risk Evidence is mounting that physicians distracted

Better management of clinical documentation processes increases a practice’s bottom line by decreasing the time it takes to get claims paid and reducing claims denials. Strong documentation management makes it easier to create financial stability in a private medical practice and helps streamline revenue cycle management. The best clinical documentation is an integrated approach to

Federal regulations require electronic medical record adoption in offices of all sizes, which means handwritten doctor’s orders and notes aren’t enough to back payment claims or keep facilities compliant with new rules. There are numerous efficiency benefits gained from EHR, but physicians entering their own orders and notes isn’t one of them. EHR documentation done

If it seems like it’s harder to turn a profit on your medical billing services every year, there are a few reasons for that. Here are 6 operational threats we have identified that could harm your medical billing business. But first, let us assure you that medical billing companies with the right strategy and the

All of us in business have, at one time or another, been told to think outside the box. If you’re in healthcare, it’s time to tear the box into pieces and throw it in the trash. The enormous shifts taking place in healthcare and the rapid pace at which they’re occurring means everyone needs to

Understanding examples of HIPAA violations will help you avoid falling into similar scenarios. In October, AHMC Healthcare in Alhambra, CA, reported that health information on 729,000 patients was compromised due to the theft of two laptops. Last year, an Arizona physician agreed to pay $100,000 to HHS to settle a HIPAA violation case. HHS’s Office

Medical coding is an exciting career with a lot of room for growth. However, the field comes with a unique set of challenges, including a high volume of work and complex guidelines. As a result, many medical coders are entering the field without any prior experience.  While it’s normal to make mistakes when you’re starting

We discussed the first five most common medical coding and medical billing mistakes that cause claim denials in our previous post. Here are the next five common reasons claims are denied. 6. Duplicate billing. Many times, a duplicate bill is the result of human error. They can result from resubmitting a claim but not removing