We are undeniably in uncertain times and uncharted territories. The medical world and the world at large has been thrown into upheaval in an attempt to weather and survive the COVID19 pandemic. Arguably, no industry has been affected more so than the medical industry; even-more the musculoskeletal specialities such as orthopedics and radiology have been virtually shut down. Elective surgeries had been canceled to free up space for COVID-19 patients.
Read MoreRadiology Revenue Cycle Management Orthopedics Certified Professional Coder Practice Management Billing & Reimbursement
Now that ICD-10 is officially in full effect, radiology practices have had to fully integrate with the implementation of ICD-10. To make the conversion both swift and successful (and to avoid losing money), practices will need to implement new strategies and education. Setting up, performing, testing, and training on the new system will take some time - hopefully you've got the hang of most of it since the October 2015 switch. But what kind of impact is ICD-10 going to have on radiology billing? Good question.
Radiology ICD-10 Practice Management Billing & Reimbursement
The winter season brings on one of the busiest times of the year for healthcare organizations. High volumes of patients, procedures, and treatments are just few of the many things keeping facilities occupied. On top of swamped schedules and caring for patients, many healthcare organizations are busier than ever with the pieces involved in managing revenue.
Read MoreA very highly anticipated HIPAA change by the OCR is anticipated to go into effect this year, which is good news for patients and healthcare practices. It’s predicted to secure HIPAA notification rules, which will aim to keep patient healthcare information even more secure. It is up to healthcare practices to learn and regulate this system to best keep their patients’ private, personal information as safe as possible.
Physician practice managers often struggle to keep up with billing and accounts receivable tasks in a timely manner. Unfortunately, most radiology practices run in constant “catch up” mode, always behind with posting payments, sending claims, and correcting denials. This leaves money on the table and out of your bank account. Instead of leaving potential reimbursement to simply float in space, perhaps it’s time to take a new approach to your radiology billing procedures.