Physician Billing and Coding- Medical Coding And Billing Go Hand-In-Hand To Help Your Medical Practice Succeed

Medical and hospital billing differ from all other types of private business billing.

Florida, FL (prHWY.com) March 28, 2013 - Florida, Mar 28, 2013 - Medical and hospital billing differ from all other types of private business billing. Between the itemization for individualized services and the special requirements for insurance companies, the process can be overwhelming for someone in the accounting department who is inexperienced with medical payment procedures. Many physicians' offices and hospitals use medical billing companies rather than hiring and training their own staff in this complex system. Medical payment service companies are often better able to keep up with the frequent changes in governmental and insurance company requirements.

When a patient sees a doctor, the person is first charged for the time spent with the healthcare professional, then charged for each of the individual services performed during the time spent under the care of the doctor and the medical staff. For example, any x-rays, cultures or shots given are itemized and charged. All services are compiled into one bill when possible.

Physician Billing And Coding - If the patient has insurance, the individual is charged a co pay at the time of the visit. Medicaid, Medicare and other special governmental programs are accounted for at this time. There are certain requirements for insurance companies. Only certain services may be charged for, and then, only certain payment request amounts are accepted by the insurance company. It must be sent to a specific office and must follow proper medical coding protocol. A copy of the bill is usually prepared and sent to the patient. If the physician billing is done improperly, the bill may be only partially paid or denied entirely by the insurance company. This is usually followed up with an adjustment to the bill so that the physician or hospital can be paid for services rendered.

Medical coding and billing solutions for specialty physicians and surgery centers benefit them in a number of ways. These solutions are available for a wide range of medical specialties including cardiology, pain management, physical therapy, family practice, obstetrics and gynecology, otolaryngology, allergy and sleep medicine, dermatology and gastroenterology. They help free up more time for healthcare practices to dedicate to their patients

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