EvidenceCare

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

And a big one is around the documentation burden on caregivers. On the revenue cycle side, it’s critical to reflect all care in our bills. Amy Green, Founder and CEO of Mamaya Health , envisions a future where systems communicate seamlessly for a holistic approach. “I For instance, if a patient has a case mix of 1.2,

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Health Prime

AUGUST 29, 2024

Medical insurance claim submission is a critical step in the medical billing process. Ensuring the accuracy of patient demographics is critical, as incorrect information can disrupt the entire billing process and delay reimbursement. Missing claim documentation Claims can also be denied due to missing or incomplete documentation.

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Valant

AUGUST 2, 2024

Billing and Coding Support A good EHR can help you avoid common billing errors for a smoother, more dependable revenue cycle. Communication with patients is a key part of this. Look for a secure, integrated patient portal for messaging, assessments, and billing purposes.

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CollaborateMD

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Manual methods are prone to: Human Error : Misfiled billing codes, missing data, and inaccuracies are common with manual input, according to one report. Enhancing Accuracy and Reducing Human Dependence Medical claims include billing and diagnostic codes that must be accurate for claims to be processed efficiently.

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EvidenceCare

MARCH 18, 2025

Meghan Huffman By combining capabilities like virtual consultations, real-time monitoring, and digital communication, smart rooms could redefine how hospitals deliver care, improving patient satisfaction while making clinicians jobs easier and more efficient. Dr. Rich Loomis The Biggest Operational Challenge in Healthcare?

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 10, 2024

As mental health demand continues to grow exponentially , it is equally important for mental health providers to optimize their billing practices to ensure fair and timely reimbursements, enabling them to continue delivering high-quality patient care. Strategies to improve your mental health reimbursements 1.

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Health Prime

OCTOBER 3, 2024

approximately 30% of all newly diagnosed cancers in women are breast cancer. For medical billing professionals, this month is a crucial reminder of the importance of accurate breast cancer diagnosis coding. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) states that in the U.S.,

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Mobius MD

JANUARY 1, 2025

Youve found the best EMR for your specialty and streamlined your documentation workflow. You must maintain an online presence, manage scheduling, and securely communicate with patients. However, managing a successful medical practice in 2025 will require lots of work beyond the EMR.

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Health Prime

MARCH 21, 2024

This information serves as the foundation for billing and reimbursement processes. Regularly updating patient records is equally essential, as it helps prevent billing errors and delays. It is also essential that your practice regularly updates patient records to prevent billing errors and delays.

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Health Prime

MARCH 6, 2024

Certainly, patient portals are crucial tools that facilitate seamless communication between healthcare providers and patients. According to a recent report , patient portals enhance patient engagement by enabling patients to access their electronic medical records (EMRs) and facilitating secure patient-provider communication.

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EvidenceCare

JANUARY 12, 2024

For admitting clinicians, the key lies in distinguishing between genuine medical necessity and social admissions, ensuring meticulous documentation and rightful reimbursement. A crucial challenge arises when what may initially appear as a social admission could genuinely be medically necessary, yet the documentation lacks precision.

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Northwest Suburban College

DECEMBER 6, 2024

Medical billing and insurance processing are essential skills for aspiring medical assistants. Both medical billing and insurance processing require attention to detail and strong communication skills. Knowing these codes is essential for accurate billing. An important part of medical billing is following up on claims.

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Valant

MARCH 2, 2024

For behavioral health practices, transitioning to in-house billing for mental health services can be extremely beneficial. In-house billing can boost efficiency, reduce spending, improve revenue streams, and simplify compliance—even with ever-evolving regulations. What inefficiencies exist? What areas can be improved?

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Valant

AUGUST 20, 2024

Decide how you’ll communicate for this task—patient portal, phone, email? Documentation: How will you document the group session along with assessing each individual as needed? To get paid on time, you need organized billing and personnel you trust, whether they’re in-house employees or an outsourced billing services company.

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CareerStep

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

If you’ve ever considered a job in healthcare but don’t want to work directly with patients, medical billing and coding may be a good fit! Medical billing and coding professionals are aging out–as in retiring–and there aren’t enough qualified people to replace them. They’re used for billing and insurance reasons.

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ACI Medical & Dental School

JANUARY 14, 2025

Document medical histories and reason for the visit. Patient Communication: Provide patients with information about medications and special diets. Ensure all patient records are up to date and accurately documented. Balance cash drawers and handle any billing or coding tasks as needed.

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Valant

MAY 2, 2024

These include increased productivity, reduced paperwork, accurate documentation , and enhanced data security. An EHR makes administrative tasks, such as appointment scheduling and billing, faster and easier. By leveraging technology, clinicians can deliver better patient care and optimize their financial performance.

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Valant

AUGUST 19, 2024

She found the representatives to be thorough, responsive, and committed to regular communication as Favored Wellness got its bearings with the new system. Valant made it easy to generate customized reports on payments, revenue, payroll, referral sources, billing documentation, outcome measures, and much more.

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CollaborateMD

JANUARY 3, 2024

In today’s digital age, medical billing software plays a vital role in streamlining the billing process and improving patient care. HIPAA compliance is a crucial aspect of any medical billing software. It will also help you ensure that the medical billing software you select is compliant with HIPAA requirements.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

This allows practitioners to spend more time on direct client care and less time on documentation. This leads to more efficient documentation processes and better overall practice management. The standardized format and clear organization of the planners facilitate effective communication and collaboration among treatment team members.

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Scrubs

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

At the same time, they manage administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, billing, and maintaining patient records. This knowledge is essential for accurately handling patient records, insurance claims, and other healthcare-related documents.

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Valant

MARCH 20, 2024

It involves improving processes, promoting cohesion among staff, and facilitating seamless communication—internally and externally. Reduced revenue or profitability can be the result of missed billing opportunities, inefficient billing processes , or changes in insurance reimbursement rates, among other things.

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MedCerts

JULY 3, 2024

Each office has unique needs, so part of your role might also include billing or patient communication — whether in person, by email or over the phone. Your workdays will never look identical because each day brings new faces and challenges. The next day, you might enter new patient data into the health management system.

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Northwest Career College

JULY 16, 2024

In a medical billing and coding job, key performance indicators (KPIs) are important for improving efficiency, accuracy, and financial viability. KPIs provide insight into areas where performance may be lacking in billing processes, helping to identify areas for improvement and optimize revenue cycles in healthcare.

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DrChrono

APRIL 16, 2014

You can enroll to submit medical claims and bill health insurance companies electronically within the drchrono platform via the electronic data interchange enrollment ( EDI ). Electronic data interchange ( EDI ) is an electronic communication system that provides standards for exchanging data via any electronic means.

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

The goal is to address family dynamics, communication, and relationships. Usage Guidelines Session Duration: While the official description specifies 50 minutes, you can bill for sessions lasting a minimum of 26 minutes. Always document the actual time spent to ensure accurate billing.

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Prism Career Institute

JANUARY 16, 2025

Their role in patient communication is vital to ensuring the patients comfort and follow-through on the doctors instructions, which in turn guarantees better treatment outcomes. They handle a range of administrative responsibilities to ensure that the facility runs smoothly and that patients receive the appropriate medical attention.

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Northwest Career College

MARCH 20, 2025

It helps you keep track of all the miscellaneous details relevant to each case you’re working on, from client information to documents, deadlines, and even billing. It allows you to manage cases, track time, bill clients, and even communicate with them using a secure portal.

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Health Prime

JULY 27, 2023

Prior authorizations (PAs) play a crucial role in medical billing, ensuring that healthcare providers receive efficient and proper reimbursement for the services and treatments they provide. Above all, familiarize yourself with the specific prior authorization forms, submission procedures, and documentation requirements.

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Valant

JANUARY 16, 2024

Auto-generating narratives, check boxes, and the ability to pull material forward from a previous note all make it easier to capture and document info quickly. This means less time spent on documentation between sessions—a task which significantly contributes to most clinicians’ nonbillable hours.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

It’s essential for mental health professionals and billing specialists to accurately use this code for proper documentation and reimbursement. This code falls under the category of anxiety disorders and is used for diagnosing and coding this mental health condition in medical records. What is ICD-10?

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Valant

JANUARY 30, 2024

Data Collection and Documentation What’s involved in insurance audits varies. That is, because these systems automate reporting and documentation, the risk of errors is minimized. Reimbursement policies govern how services are billed and reimbursed by payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurance companies.

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Valant

JULY 5, 2024

Clinical Documentation Process Accurate and comprehensive clinical documentation is essential for high-quality behavioral health care. Customizable templates are a major factor in the efficiency of a documentation process. Strong documentation features include integration with assessments such as the PHQ-9 or GAD-7.

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Minority Nurse

MAY 3, 2023

The American Nurses Association has listed the Nurses Bill of Rights here. Physical symptoms of stress If you are experiencing any of these, please document what is happening with dates and times. Nurses have the right to advocate for themselves and their patients without fearing retaliation.

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Medical Terminology Blog

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Have access to healthcare documents. Here are the ways… Health Literacy – enhances your understanding of medical conditions, treatments, and prescriptions, enabling better communication with healthcare providers. Empowerment – enables you to participate actively in healthcare decisions and discussions about your well-being.

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Valant

MARCH 14, 2024

EHRs streamline these tasks by automating routine, repetitive processes such as appointment scheduling , patient communications, and insurance claims processing. Interoperability and Data Sharing Seamless communication and data sharing between healthcare providers is crucial for effective care coordination and patient safety.

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Arkenea

JANUARY 21, 2025

It ensures the healthcare process is seamless and efficient, from diagnosing a patient to billing for services. Decades ago, healthcare professionals documented patient data in paper charts, which was time-consuming and susceptible to human error. Firstly, it is the linchpin of efficient communication between healthcare providers.

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