Connect Care Bytes Blog

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Get Ready for Billing with Connect Care In getting ready to launch, you have likely heard that Connect Care can do billing. Most prescribers then will not use Resolute, but can use the "Service Code Capture" activity in Hyperspace to assemble the information needed to support a billing claim. Contact servicecodecapture@ahs.ca

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Health Prime

AUGUST 1, 2024

As medical professionals, ensuring accurate billing for immunization services is paramount. Ultimately, precise billing safeguards financial health and public well-being, promoting effective disease prevention efforts. Read the complete document here: Category I Immunization Long Code Descriptors | AMA (ama-assn.org).

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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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Scrubs

AUGUST 26, 2023

” —Bill M. “Try to connect and as always document, document, document.” You’ll never find a better source of information. And again, I say treat every patient like they’re the only patient you have. It’s served me well for over 40 years.” “Open stance, mind and heart.”

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

APRIL 5, 2024

Learn about Billing Workflows in Connect Care A previous item introduced the “Service Codes” activity available in patient charts opened in Hyperspace, which allows prescribers to integrate Professional Billing into clinical workflows.

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CollaborateMD

MAY 25, 2023

Oncology medical billing is the process of submitting claims to insurance companies or other payers for oncology-related billing services associated with cancer management. Oncology medical billing requires understanding medical coding to run a successful oncology practices. What is Oncology Medical Billing?

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Physicians Practice

APRIL 17, 2024

Although AI shows promise in streamlining administrative tasks like documentation and billing, its integration into clinical decision-making processes sparks some challenges.

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Northwest Career College

APRIL 19, 2024

As we delve into the realm of the top medical billing software of 2024, you will discover a new set of tools that can empower you, as a medical billing and coding practitioner, to handle your billing responsibilities with increased confidence and efficiency. What is Medical Billing Software?

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Health Prime

MAY 30, 2024

Moreover, identifying underpayments facilitates the detection of billing errors, improves payer relations, and fosters a culture of accountability within the organization. Identifying patterns of underpayment and scrutinizing each claim for accuracy is a critical step in improving your billing processes.

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Electronic Health Reporter

APRIL 1, 2019

The move to value-based care not only impacts the approach providers take to serving their patients, but it also changes the way they document, account for, and bill patients — quickening billing cycles and creating a need for better cost containment. Timely revenue […].

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EvidenceCare

APRIL 16, 2024

This comprehensive guide provides hospital and revenue cycle leadership with vital insights on preparing for CERT audits and establishing processes for compliant documentation. This section delves into the specific criteria and expectations set by CERT audits, emphasizing the need for meticulous attention to detail and documentation accuracy.

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Valant

JUNE 28, 2024

It’s crucial to document the content of each session, including the therapeutic techniques used and the client’s progress. Usage Guidelines Time-Based Billing: CPT 90837 is a time-based code. Frequency: Therapists can bill for multiple 60-minute sessions on the same day if medically necessary. 90832 for 30-minute sessions).

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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 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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Health Prime

JULY 18, 2024

Denial management is crucial in medical billing, ensuring healthcare providers receive rightful reimbursement for their services. Controllable denials are those that can be positively impacted by improving front-end or billing processes. What are the common reasons for claim denials? How can medical practices prevent claim denials?

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Valant

JULY 25, 2024

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. If you’re unsure, consider hiring a billing service for licensed mental health professionals.

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Connect Care Bytes Blog

MARCH 8, 2024

Get Ready for Billing with Connect Care In getting ready to launch, you have likely heard that Connect Care can do billing. Most prescribers then will not use Resolute, but can use the "Service Code Capture" activity in Hyperspace to assemble the information needed to support a billing claim. Contact servicecodecapture@ahs.ca

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Health Prime

AUGUST 15, 2024

These 2025 ICD-10-CM updates are to be used for discharges and patient encounters from October 1, 2024, through September 30, 2025. These changes will impact medical billing, coding practices, and healthcare administration. Compliance assistance: Guidance on maintaining compliance with regulatory standards and avoiding potential pitfalls.

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Valant

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024

Understanding EHRs in Behavioral Health An EHR built for behavioral health can help you with treatment planning , progress monitoring, outcome measures, telehealth , billing , and more. Behavioral health billing codes are also complex, and insurance claims and authorizations may be more difficult to secure.

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Valant

JUNE 27, 2024

It is commonly used by mental health professionals to bill for individual therapy sessions. Documentation: Accurate documentation is crucial. Mental health providers who understand the details of CPT 90834 will have an easier time ensuring accurate documentation.

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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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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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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. This integration can reduce data entry time, minimize errors, and ensure consistency across all client documentation.

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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

MARCH 20, 2024

Reduced revenue or profitability can be the result of missed billing opportunities, inefficient billing processes , or changes in insurance reimbursement rates, among other things. Financial considerations are one of the main reasons why some practices consider transitioning to in-house billing.

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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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Mobius MD

JANUARY 10, 2024

The Cure for ‘Documentitis’ Documentitis | noun 1: Inflammation caused by burdensome documentation requirements imposed by EMRs, billing systems, etc. Also See: “death by a thousand clicks” Like many doctors, you may suffer from an affliction so common it’s almost invisible: documentitis. See more patients?

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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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Scrubs

MAY 23, 2023

Assembly Bill 418 would ban the manufacture, sale and distribution of foods containing five harmful substances starting in 2025, including: Red dye No. The bill was sponsored by assembly members Jesse Gabriel (D-Woodland Hills) and Buffy Wicks (D-Oakland). In response to the bill, the FDA defended its actions in an email.

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Valant

AUGUST 19, 2024

Valant made it easy to generate customized reports on payments, revenue, payroll, referral sources, billing documentation, outcome measures, and much more. Clinicians benefited, too, with access to simple bill generation, strong automation features for documentation, a useful patient portal, and much more.

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Healthcare Dive - Practice Management

JUNE 10, 2024

From 2020 to 2022, CityMD falsely documented insured patients as uninsured before fraudulently billing the federal government for their COVID-19 care, according to regulators. CityMD denies the allegations.

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Valant

APRIL 2, 2024

An EHR that is specifically intended for behavioral health practices can offer important features, such as better clinical documentation, tailored billing functionality, and a high-quality patient portal. How intuitive is the user interface for clinical documentation and treatment plans?

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Coronis Health

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Are you considering partnering with an ophthalmology medical billing company for your facility? Outsourcing Your Medical Billing Can Free up Time and Resources for Your Ophthalmology Facility Those working in the ophthalmology industry often wear many hats while providing comprehensive care for their patients.

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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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MedCerts

APRIL 22, 2024

GI Bill Benefits The GI Bill comprises various programs that support veterans and active-duty personnel pursuing education. Military spouses can explore diverse academic opportunities through the GI Bill transferability, from traditional college degrees to online training programs. Results often come out within a week via email.

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Mobius MD

JULY 1, 2024

Between EHR documentation, inbox management, prior authorizations, and other clerical tasks, it’s a wonder physicians have time to care for patients. Now, they face growing demands associated with documentation and regulatory compliance. Nobody likes paperwork, but practicing medicine requires a lot of it.

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Ciox

JULY 20, 2023

By categorizing denials based on common reasons such as coding errors, missing documentation, eligibility issues, or medical necessity, you can gain insights into the underlying causes and prioritize your efforts. The team works closely with providers to gather necessary documentation and submit appeals to maximize reimbursement.

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