How to Select a Medical Billing Service and company

1. AAPC certified Coders
2. Is this your EHR? How does it work? (Run if your medical biller asks this question)
3. Federal government compliance
4. Technology- IT matters
5. It all boils down to money
6. Stuck in the bronze age when it comes to managing AR?
7. Still handling denials the old way?
8. Patient experiences - The bottom line that matters
9. Expand your horizons (with the right billing company by your side)
10. Provider enrollment is no longer just an administrative task
11. Stronger contracts = more revenue
12. Transition support - The need of the hour
13. LRRA (Lost Revenue Recovery Audit) - Ask for one
14. State Laws- Comply or die trying
15. Specialty-specific billing expertise is no longer a matter of choice
16. Do they understand your payers?

1.AAPC certified Coders:

According to Kareo, one of the front-runners in the EHR industry; The greater demands of ICD-10, Claims scrutinizations from payers like never before, and value-based reimbursement continues to take center stage; your medical billing company must have certified and trained medical coders.

As clear as daylight...

The writing is on the wall. Novice coders won't make the cut anymore. With stringent regulations, more complex coding guidelines and not to mention the sheer volume of codes it is no longer a choice to hire certified medical coders. To keep up with changing demands and pressures, hiring a certified coder is mandatory.

Benefits:

3 reasons why you must double click on certified coders:

AAPC/AHIMA certified medical coders offer coding specificity that results in improved reimbursement
Clinical documentation improvement forms the fulcrum of current healthcare regulations. A certified coder can help medical practices in CDI
Certified coders usually specialize in one particular specialty. This specialty specific expertise translates to increased coding efficiency
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