Archive for the Week of April 20, 2008

Archive for the Week of April 20, 2008

Welcome to the medical billing blog archive for the week of April 20, 2008.

Here you will find links to every article added to the Outsource Management Group web site during the week of April 20, 2008.

You can browse this week's archives by clicking the "More" button from any of the excerpts below.

Medical Billing and Coding: Two Different Skills That Work Together

There are two critical administrative procedures that occur after you have received medical treatment. These are medical billing and coding. Performed by trained specialists, these are the processes that ensure your doctor bills you correctly for the services rendered and that information about your treatment is accurately represented to your insurance company for the purposes of reimbursement. Medical billing and coding are actually two separate skills that lie at the core of the reimbursement system for physicians. Medical coding requires extensive training and experience. Each item of your medical treatment is converted into a code before it can be entered into a computer. Whether it’s a short or long office

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Ready for your Medicare Site Visit?

Securing a Medicare provider number is a priority for any new practice. Properly submitted electronic Medicare claims can turn to cash in 21 days and can help establish a predictable cash flow. Part of the approval process includes a site visit and presentation of “QID’s” such as #14120: DOCUMENTED BILLING PROCEDURES that states “Sound practice management provides for defined billing procedures and reference materials as a component of increased accuracy.” When you engage a billing and coding company make sure the support team you choose is familiar with all Medicare procedures including the all-important site visit and the information required and presented during the visit. A company that is familiar

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