How to Demystify Patient Bills and Effectively Communicate Costs

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Many Americans feel the burden of medical debt: in 2023, more than 100 million people living in the U.S. reported carrying some kind of medical debt.1 A couple years earlier, 63% of respondents in another survey said they were anxious about paying for medical debt.2 To put it simply, the anxiety patients feel about medical…

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How to Fill Your Gap in Medical Coding Expertise, and Thrive

A diverse team of doctors

A Day in the Life of a Medical Coder While each medical coder may approach their day differently, they must all have one characteristic in common to be successful – scrupulous attention to detail and accuracy. Like most professionals who work at desk jobs, a medical coder’s typical day includes email and checking for any…

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Common Obstacles in Orthopedic Billing That Undermine Revenue Generation

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Orthopedic practice revenue relies on accurate and timely revenue cycle management (RCM). However, correctly coding and billing for orthopedic services rendered can be complex, even for the most experienced billing teams. From deciphering complex coding rules to keeping pace with new regulatory and billing requirements, orthopedic billing teams face countless barriers to revenue at each…

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Navigating the Complexities of Behavioral Health Billing: Best Practices for Revenue Capture and Reimbursement

A billing administrator at a behavioral health clinic

The line between medical billing and behavioral health billing is often blurry, with billable charges for each episode of care varying widely based on the services rendered, service provider, payer, and treatment plan. Without a proactive approach to behavioral health practice revenue cycle management (RCM), practices take on significant revenue leakage that can quickly snowball…

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