The automatic appending of Modifier -25 on Evaluation & Management (E&M) services has been a concern of insurance payers for quite some time. In years past, we were able to simply append a -25 modifier to communicate that additional service beyond the usual pre-and post-service work associated with the primary service.In recent reports, the Office…
How to make a fantastic first impression on every patient
June 22, 2016 By Leave a Comment
What words would you use to describe the check-in process at your office? Would you say it’s friendly? Consistent? Efficient? Or is it more like messy, jumbled, and chaotic? Or maybe your check-in process is somewhere in between? The reality for most offices is that they have some check-in procedures in place, but they’re not…
How to Perform Eligibility Checks to Save Time and Money
May 31, 2016 By Leave a Comment
There’s one question we’re often asked when it comes to eligibility checks: are they really worth it? In a word… HECK YES. (Okay, two words.) Eligibility checks confirm what the patient is eligible for when it comes to benefits. They ensure the insurance is active and that the insurance company will be…
ICD-9 vs. ICD-10
March 27, 2015 By Leave a Comment
The deadline for ICD-10 is just a few short months away on October 1, 2015. All payers and vendors have ramped up preparations and you should be doing the same to protect your practice from financial loss during the transition. If you are under the impression that ICD-10 is simply a revision or expansion of the current…
