One of the stated goals of the Affordable Health Care Act was to improve the overall health of Americans. As part of the goal, Obamacare created a National Prevention, Health Promotion and Public Health Council to manage the government’s goals and promote personal... read more
Medical coding is often associated with medical billing, but the two are entirely different career paths. Coders use the information provided by the medical provider for treatment rendered and assign the appropriate codes for billing purposes. The duties of a biller... read more
Medical insurance billers (MIBs) are the lifeline of a well-funded practice and the connecting link between patients, practitioners and insurance companies. Billers affect the lives of hundreds of people each week and are an essential link in the reimbursement... read more
The Affordable Health Care Act resulted in many changes for subscribers and alterations in the services carriers are willing to cover as part of insurance policies. Those modifications directly impact how medical insurance billers (MIB) code claims. To assist billers... read more
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 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
Medical insurance billers (MIBs) learn a wide variety of skills and obtain a diverse array of knowledge in preparation for a career as a biller. Conditions and protocols in the work environment can vary significantly from the educational arena, depending on the... read more
Bundled payments for Medicare patients is one of the big changes that comes with the Affordable Health Care Act, also known as Obamacare. The loss of revenue will be obvious for practitioners. Obamacare places restraints on payments made for Medicare patients, cutting... read more
Clean reimbursement claims are the bread and butter of the medical billing industry. They pass the scrubbing process at clearinghouses quickly and generate revenues faster. Billers can take a variety of precautions to avoid denied claims and in this telling article,... read more
