Medical billing and coding are two critical aspects of the healthcare industry. Both involve dealing with the financial aspects of healthcare, but they are two separate professions with distinct roles. Despite their differences, both are crucial for healthcare providers to receive timely payment for services rendered. In this article, we will explore the differences between…
Whether they’re large or small, medical practices face several challenges that can hinder their growth. In this blog post, we discuss some of the most common among these challenges and how to overcome them. 1. Financial Challenges The financial challenges faced by medical practices of all sizes include cash flow crunches, insurance reimbursements, debt management,…
Private medical practices have long been essential providers of healthcare, serving the needs of millions of individuals and families. However, these practices are facing significant challenges in the current healthcare environment. Here are some of the challenges currently facing private medical practices and some possible solutions: 1. Financial Pressures Financial pressures are one of the…
Efficient revenue cycle management is essential for the financial health of small practices. Unfortunately, it’s not uncommon to see inadequate revenue cycle management leading to lost revenue, delayed payments, and long A/R cycles. With that in mind, today we outline some strategies that small medical practices can use to optimize their revenue cycle management. 1.…
In today’s post, we discuss medical legal expenses, from a basic definition to how the fees for medical legal expenses are billed in California. Keep reading to learn more! What Is a Medical Legal Expense? According to California law, the term “medical legal expense” refers to any expense made to prove or disprove a workers’…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) has announced officially that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations through October 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. The DWC Extends Emergency Regulations for Medical-Legal Evaluations The California Division of Workers’ Compensation has confirmed that it’s extending the emergency regulations for medical-legal evaluations that have…
The California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) plans to extend the emergency regulation beyond its current expiration date of July 18, 2022. Keep reading to learn more. What You Need to Know As we reported a couple of months ago, the California Division of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) adopted emergency regulations that allowed Qualified Medical Evaluators…
In today’s blog post, we discuss the topic of QME doctor depositions, from a definition of QME doctors to the guidelines to bill medical testimony. Keep reading to learn more. What Is a QME Doctor? The term QME stands for Qualified Medical Evaluator. In California, a QME doctor is a physician certified by the Medical…
A proposed piece of legislation (AB 399) would limit to $50 the fee to determine eligibility for Independent Bill Review. Here’s what you need to know. What Is Independent Bill Review (IBR)? Simply put, Independent Bill Review, or IBR, is a non-judicial process for resolving California medical-legal billing disputes where the medical provider disagrees with…
Although California’s updated Medical-Legal Fee Schedule has been in effect for a little over a year now, an overview is always helpful. In this quick guide, you’ll find California’s med-legal billing codes, along with their modifiers and some crucial information about each code. I – Med-Legal Billing Codes in California ML200 Missed Appointment for a…