PHYSICAL THERAPY DOCUMENTATION

Physical Therapy Software: EMR Implementation Checklist

As you plan to change your manual system to an automated one, always keep in mind that you must communicate with your staff prior to the changes. In order to have a smooth implementation of the EMR system, Nitin Chhoda shares a few important steps to take note... read more

Physical Therapy Documentation: Patient Check-In With “Self-Intake” Technology

Discover how patients’ self-intake can be very beneficial to the practice, to the physical therapy documentation staff, and even to the patient itself. Technology is moving so fast that we’re already seeing the future of medical intake procedures. The... read more

Physical Therapy Documentation: Self-Intake and Mobile Technology

Nitin Chhoda explains how using the latest mobile technology can have a great impact on your patients. Stating that this technology can also create positive feedback for your practice. The future is now, and that can’t be emphasized enough in the world of physical... read more

Physical Therapy Documentation: How to Improve Productivity with Your EMR

Traditionally, electronic medical record (EMR) systems have been associated with documentation and record keeping. In the new economy, an EMR has evolved into a tool to help you run every aspect of your practice – scheduling, documentation, coding, billing,... read more

Physical Therapy Documentation: Revenue Trending Mechanisms and Their Impact on Your Practice Revenue

Medical documentation and billing is an integrated process, in which minor inefficiencies can cause a ripple effect in the way revenue is collected. Billing in particular, may be an area of concern. The smallest mistake on an insurance claim can lead to a delay in... read more

Physical Therapy Billing — Behind the Curtains: The World of Insurance Companies and Payers

For a private practice, the world of insurance companies and payers (Medicare and private payers) is a complex and intimidating one. Nitin Chhoda explains the differences between government and non-government payers to help you better understand the ‘insurance... read more

Physical Therapy Billing: Collecting Payment from Patients

Physical therapy billing involves insurance claim submission and balance billing patients for outstanding dues. Since patients are the most difficult payers, it’s critical for a practice to gather payment information during the patient intake process, and also... read more

Physical Therapy Billing: Patient Credit Card Payments 101

On-site credit card processing is one of the best ways to collect payments from patients. With a credit card on file and signed permission from the patient, your practice can balance bill a patient without having to turn into a ‘payment collector’. In this... read more

Physical Therapy Billing: Minimizing Claim Submission Errors

There are times when it appears that insurance companies are in the business of denying claims, not paying them. As a private practice owner, the solution is simple – minimize errors in claim submissions. Nitin Chhoda reveals how to minimize such errors so your... read more