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MACs may not test ICD-10 with providers; experts say make other plans

07/01/2013

CMS has been signaling that it would not authorize contractors to do end-to-end ICD-10 testing with providers. They may relent — but you should take advantage of other testing opportunities before the Oct. 1, 2014, deadline.

Save money, avoid claims headaches with a proper pre-authorization process

07/01/2013

by: Karen Long

Set up your practice’s workflow to obtain prior authorization for all codes that you might bill for a certain service to avoid retro-authorizations and more work on the back end. That can reduce the up to 14% of revenue the average practice spends just to get paid.

OIG nixes lab service arrangement — but lets podiatrist sell to footsore employees

07/01/2013

by: Roy Edroso

Two recent Advisory Opinions from the Office of Inspector General (OIG) show that if physicians hope to make money with ancillary businesses, the usual regulatory hurdles regarding intent and structure haven’t gotten any lower — but, with proper planning, it can be done.

Top 5 meaningful use myths that could cost you, lead to reimbursement cuts

07/01/2013

by: Karen Long

Whether you successfully attested for the electronic health records (EHR) meaningful use program or plan to in the future, several common misunderstandings could mean you lose out on incentive payments or become subject to penalties.

Keep track of your claims during MAC transitions to ensure payment

07/01/2013

by: Jennifer Clampet

Don’t let your Medicare claims get lost in the shuffle of a Medicare administrative contractor (MAC) transition.

Benchmark: AMA: Practices miss more than $3 of revenue for some reworked claims

07/01/2013

by: Karen Long

A practice loses $3.32 for each claim for which it has to send additional documentation, make phone calls or appeal denials for payer Health Care Services Corporation (HCSC), a new AMA report shows.

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