PHYSICAL THERAPY SOFTWARE
The Difference Between an EMR, Billing Software, a Clearinghouse and Billing Service
An EMR has many capabilities and a fully integrated software system allows clinicians to handle every facet of the practice’s business, from patient documentation to submitting claims for billing. Confusion exists about EMRs, the software’s capability and how... read more
Are You Making These Mistakes with Your EMR?
With mandatory EMR implementation looming large on the horizon, therapists need to seriously consider the system they’ll be using. The software should be integrated throughout the office, with automatic functions that allow clinicians to work smarter, not harder.... read more
In Touch EMR Shows Five Ways to Speed Up Documentation
There are major problems with the current way clinicians document patient encounters. It takes too long, it’s a pain in the behind and everyone wants to get it done as quickly as possible. For physical therapists, if it’s not documented it’s not done. The In Touch... read more
Common Myths About Modifier 59
Modifier 59 is the outcome of the correct coding initiative (CCI) by Medicare. The use of modifier 59 can be confusing to clinicians and billers of all experience levels. There are a lot of myths surrounding the use of modifier 59, but it will generally be used to... read more
Common Myths About the Medicare 8 Minute Rule
There’s a lot of confusion about the Medicare 8 Minute Rule and how many units to bill. Calculating the correct number of units can be confusing without the proper training and understanding. Many clinicians are unknowingly under billing and cheating their practice... read more
In Touch EMR Eliminates Scanning and Uploading of Patient Documents
With the technology of an iPad and the In Touch EMR, there’s no reason to scan and upload documents to a patient’s record ever again. At this time, the In Touch EMR has the only dedicated iPad app for physical therapy. In Touch EMR stores information securely in the... read more
In Touch EMR and Its Voice Recognition Feature
There are many myths about the use of voice recognition. In the mid-1990s clinicians began using voice recognition with their EMR systems, but they weren’t very accurate for medical records. Systems weren’t always able to distinguish from background noise and had... read more
Automating Appointment Reminders With Your EMR
Automated patient reminders are critical for practices and an EMR can handle that job, freeing staff for other, more important work. No shows, cancelations and rescheduled appointments interrupt the normal flow of patients and result in lost revenue. Every clinician... read more