ELECTRONIC MEDICAL RECORDS
Claim – How to Appeal When Denied
Each reimbursement claim goes through an adjudication process once it reaches a clearinghouse and eventually, every biller will receive a denial. Depending upon the reason, healthcare providers can appeal the decision and MIBs will play a major role in the process. In... read more
Will Obamacare Cause a Shortage of Clinicians?
Under the Affordable Care Act known as Obamacare, approximately 30 million new patients will enter the healthcare system. The Association of American Medical Colleges estimates that by 2015, the U.S. will require 60,000 more doctors than it will have at that time. The... read more
Healthcare Coding Basics
In the 21st century, paying for visits to healthcare providers is a simple process for patients. They simply present their insurance cards, make a copay and go on their way. The system can be a nightmare for medical insurance billers (MIBs), who complete hundreds of... read more
The Typical Insurance Claim Cycle
The demand for medical insurance billers (MIBs) continues to grow and many individuals are eager to launch a career in the field. The popularity of medical billing has given rise to a multitude of unfounded claims by scam artists who insist it’s a career path with... read more
EMR: Electronic Claims Are No Longer the Future But the Present!
Medical insurance billers (MIBs) once dreamed of a modern way to submit claims that eliminated paper records and allowed claims to arrive almost instantly at their destination. With electronic medical record (EMR) technology, the future is now. In this informative... read more
How Physical Therapy Private Practice Can Deal with Obamacare – Part 3
The American healthcare system is quickly evolving into an entity never before been seen in the U.S. Political jostling aside, Obamacare will have a significant impact on patients across the country. As I have outlined in part one of this article series, Obamacare is... read more
MIB Assistant — Hiring Them Right
A large majority of medical insurance billers (MIB) start their businesses at home and as the company grows, the MIB often discovers they require an assistant. However, liking someone isn’t enough upon which to base a working relationship and in this insightful... read more
MIBs: Costs You’ll Incur When Starting Medical Billing Business Part 2
Launching a medical insurance billing enterprise has the advantage of low start-up costs. Medical insurance billers (MIBs) are aware of the major financial outlays, but there are many smaller costs that are often overlooked in the excitement of entrepreneurship. In... read more