Outsourcing Medical Billing and Coding - Reduces Your Denials

Outsourcing Medical Billing and
Coding - Reduces Your Denials
Outsourcing your medical billing and coding processes is the best way to
reduce denials and enhance reimbursement. There are currently many
medical billing companies that offer these services. When you go for
medical billing and coding services, you are assured time and cost savings
in addition to error-free billing and coding.
How a Medical Billing and Coding Company
Helps to Reduce Claim Denials
Claim denials usually result from coding errors.
Physicians and their office staff may not have
in-depth knowledge regarding complex coding
regulations and the requirements of different
payers. A reliable medical coding company
will have on staff certified medical coding
specialists thoroughly knowledgeable regarding
coding for multiple specialties. They will assign
the correct diagnostic and procedure codes and
ensure error-free claims. The entire coding is done in strict compliance with
NCCI (National Correct Coding Initiatives (NCCI) and Local coverage
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decision and medical policies (LCD) guidelines. This automatically results
in fewer denials and enhanced revenue for your medical practice.
* Medical coding team well-versed in ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS Level II
codes for all medical specialties
* Clean claims, with 3 level quality assurance procedure to ensure
maximum accuracy
* The latest medical software is used for accurate coding and billing
Outsourcing Saves You Time, Money and
Effort
Outsourcing of medical billing and coding to a recognized service provider
can save your valuable time. You can devote more time to your core
activities including patient care and enjoy improved patient satisfaction.
Outsourcing to dependable medical billing companies also brings cost
savings because it is much cheaper than having in-house staff do the same
job, in which case you will have to invest heavily in training programs,
software and other requirements. Then you are also freed from the tedious
task of billing and coding and managing your records. Here are some of the
billing services a medical billing and coding company offers:
* Patient enrollment (demographics and charges)
* Insurance enrollment (for physicians and offices)
* I nsurance verification
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* I nsurance authorizations
* Coding and audits
* Billing and reconciling of accounts (payment posting)
* Account analysis and denial management (EOB analysis)
* AR management (insurance and patient)
Usually, the medical coding solutions offered include:
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Hospital / in-patient coding
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Emergency room e-code evaluation
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Medical coding audits
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Backlog coding resolution services
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DRG/ICD-9-CM coding validations
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CPT medical coding
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ASCs - Ambulatory Surgical Centers Coding
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ICD-9 coding based on AMA and CMS guidelines
Outsourcing Companies Guarantee
Confidentiality and Security
When you go for medical billing service from an established firm, you can
be assured that the security and confidentiality of your patient information
will be strictly maintained. Companies offer HIPAA compliant medical
billing and coding, flawless claims, reduced denials, regular follow-ups, and
timely reimbursement that will all work together to enhance the revenue of
your practice.
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For More Information:
OutSource Strategies International
United States Main Office
8596 E. 101st Street, Suite H
Tulsa, OK 74133
Phone 800-670-2809
http://www.outsourcestrategies.com
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