Top 10 FAQs On Medical Billing Services

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Top 10 FAQs On Medical Billing
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Top 10 FAQs On Medical Billing Services
Its a known fact that patient financial
responsibility and out-of-pocket expenses are on
the higher side in the healthcare sector. On a
similar note, it goes without saying that patient
satisfaction will be impacted by the medical
billing services. To establish a patient-centered
experience, it is crucial to help patients
understand their financial obligation, inform
them of prospective fees before they receive
their bills, and provide them with an empathic
experience. The following are some of the
frequently asked questions regarding patient
medical billing services. We are here to answer
your questions and assist you in determining what
is best for your practice. 1. Will a dedicated
team be handling our account? Yes. Our billing
managers are available to all of our clients
around-the-clock, every day of the year.
Additionally, all of our billing professionals
will be available to you and your team at all
times throughout regular business hours. We serve
as an extension of your company rather than just
your billing company, so we will respond to any
inquiries you might have right away. The only
acceptable methods of communication with our
staff are by phone or email. Your problem will be
resolved right away. There wont be a waiting
period before you receive an answer to your
query. 2. Has a specific person been assigned to
look after my accounts? Yes. An experienced
billing individual will be in charge of handling
your accounts receivable and will be reachable
whenever you need them. However, any of our
managers will be able to access your account and
respond to you if they are not available when you
have a question.
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3. What kind of data do you produce for my
medical setting or facility, and how about the
monthly revenue reports? Our basic reports more
than satisfy the needs of the majority of our
clients, but if your practice or facility needs
more information or a formatting modification
from what is in our standard reports, we will be
happy to suit your needs. 4. Do I have to obtain
my reports at the end of the month? No. Through
our software, you will have password-protected
access to your companys reports, which you can
use to monitor exactly where your money is,
whats happening with your receivables, and the
ongoing financial health of your company. 5. Do
you also provide services for credentialing? An
internal credentialing management team at Medisys
Data Solutions handles all of our business
partners credentialing requirements. 6. When
will you check up on our claims? We calculate an
average A/R day for each payer and start
follow-up six days after the deadline. For
instance, the average payment time for Medisys
Data Solutions across the entire organization is
merely 14 days. Therefore, we start following up
on any unpaid claims on the 20th day following
the initial billing. We think that follow-up is
when a billing company really proves itself and
establishes its brand within the sector.
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This is the step in the billing process that
takes the longest and requires the most work. We
take pride in our abilities to follow up with you
quickly and successfully to ensure that you
receive the compensation you are due. 7. What
should the patient do if the bill is covered by
insurance? Patients must confirm whether the
insurance provider has actually received and
processed their claim. In order to find out if
the services and treatments are covered if the
claim has not yet been completed, carefully study
your insurance policy or get in touch with the
insurance provider. The most accurate and
current information about your coverage and your
claim will most likely be held by the insurance
companies. In order to ensure that the most
recent insurance information is on file, please
address any inquiries from the insurance carrier
to customer service. 8. Why do customers get
fees for services rendered years ago? Following
receipt of payment from the insurance companies
and confirmation that the patient is responsible
for the remaining balance, medical billing
services will process and send a bill to the
patient.
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The time it takes for your insurance company to
respond and whether additional insurance is
available will determine how long this process
takes. 9. What is covered by the medical billing
services offered by Medisys Data Solutions? Our
revenue cycle management service takes care of
all of your outgoing claims as well as your
incoming paper and electronic payments and
remittances. On your side, we proactively handle
claim appeals and handle denials. Additionally,
by consistently enhancing our billing services,
we save you from administrative duties. We take
your claims seriously so that your business can
go more quickly. 10. The proper fit for you in
a practice can be determined in what ways? Every
method is distinct. Before we start speaking with
a prospective customer, we carefully assess each
circumstance to see if we are a suitable fit.
Practice administrators should think about a
variety of issues when selecting a medical
billing provider, and Medisys Data Solutions
offers itself as a help throughout your
decision-making process. Whether you decide to
work with Medisys Data Solutions or not, we want
you to leave our meetings knowing more about what
you require in a medical billing company.
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The extras corner 1. How much medical billing
experience does your employees have? Over the
course of more than ten years, our staff of
qualified coders and highly skilled billers has
managed complex, high volume transactions
involving many medical specialties. 2. What can
you provide me that my own staff cannot? We
receive a small portion of the entire amount
collected therefore we are not paid until you
are. We follow up on every claim we send to
insurers every single day because our office is
open around-the-clock. Within a week, you will be
informed of the status of your claims. Finally,
even if you phone us at three in the morning, we
wont complain! 3. What data security
precautions do you offer? Medisys Data Solutions,
an outsourced medical billing company, complies
with all international security standards for the
exchange of medical data and is fully HIPAA
compliant. We have a 24-hour data security team
to ensure that all of your data is completely
secure. With our clients, we sign HIPAA and
nondisclosure agreements too to ensure that you
dont have stress loaded up your spines.
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4. What qualities do a provider of RCM Services
have? Finding out if they have a stellar
reputation in the field is a wonderful place to
start. To learn what people are saying about the
most well-known RCM service providers, make sure
to comparison shop and read reviews in trade
journals, websites, and blogs. One thing to look
for is a solid track record of assisting medical
practices in improving their financial situation.
How long has the company offering RCM services
been in operation? How many businesses do they
presently support? You should assess their
customer service abilities in addition to looking
into their professional affiliations. Were sure
this will make your decision process and life
both easier. 5. When you have a problem with
your account, can you get in touch with them
easily and quickly? Your medical billing
outsourcing service provider should offer
continuous training and certification to its
staff and will prioritize ensuring that each
employee complies with the rules for making
claims. To obtain a solid idea of whats
available, ask professional peers for their
comments on the RCM service providers they have
used in the past and the ones they currently rely
on.
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Conclusion Your staff might not be up to date on
industry developments, legislative rules, and
other modifications to how we handle payments for
healthcare services rendered. You should confirm
that the outsourcing medical billing services
should help keep an eye on this data. If the
billing business informs you in advance of any
potential changes to the charge schedule, you can
make plans accordingly knowing that you can
anticipate earning less money for specific
billing codes the next year. The company that
provides medical billing services will play a
crucial role in your annual budgeting
process. As you can see, there are numerous
factors to take into account while trying to
increase the revenue flow in your medical
practice. Many businesses no longer see the
benefit of managing the revenue cycle in-house,
especially with the ease with which they can now
obtain assistance from reliable experts. The best
thing you do in your practice the coming year to
boost your finances may be to partner with
outsourcing medical billing service provider.
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