PHYSICAL THERAPY SOFTWARE
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
EMR Software System — Transforming Patients into Referral Sources
It’s important for physical therapists to keep in touch with their patients throughout the year and not just when they make an appointment. Nitin Chhoda elaborates on how electronic medical record (EMR) software provides the tools to build and maintain an ongoing... read more
Billing: The Importance of Keeping Records in Your MIB Business
Documentation is the backbone of a medical insurance billing (MIB) business. It’s essential to file claims for clients and interacting with the IRS at tax time. In this informative article, Nitin Chhoda reveals the many reasons for maintaining proper documentation... read more
Understanding the RAC Audit Process
One of the greatest challenges facing practitioners is a potential investigation by a Medicare Recovery Audit Contractor (RAC). Medicare estimates that there is a sixty two percent error rate among reimbursement claims in which documentation doesn’t match the... read more
Does Obamacare Promote “Independence at Home” Over Physical Therapy?
Many physical therapists are concerned that Obamacare promotes its Independence at Home initiative over physical therapy and the answer at this point is yes. The Independence at Home program uses technology at home (known as e-care) or community centers to identify... read more
Coders or Billers: What Does it Take to be One?
Medical coding and billing aren’t mutually exclusive, but the terms are often used interchangeably. In larger practices, coders collect documentation and insert codes on reimbursement claims, while billers transmit the claims and monitor their progress. In smaller... read more
Medical Coders – What are they?
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
What are the Medical Billers?
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