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Are you ready for the CPT Codes Changes for 2017
CPT coding changes. The evaluation and re-evaluation codes that PTs and OTs have come to know and love—97001, 97002, 97003, and 97004—are gone. To avoid payment delays and denials you'll need to update your coding system! Key Administrative Support and Medical Billing is here to assist your practice. Speak with a representative today regarding all CPT changes, compliances, regulations and policies. |
Benefits of Outsourcing Medical Billing
Outsourcing to a medical billing service can free up a substantial amount of time and improve your bottom line. Keeping up with the ever-changing industry of healthcare, policy, and procedure of different insurance carriers can be challenging for any practice. For a small practice, it can be devastating. The frequency of claims that are submitted with errors, underpaid or delays in insurance reimbursements, the more revenue your practice is losing. Accuracy and efficient medical billing are critical for any practice. Virtual medical billing services are staffed with dedicated, experienced, detail oriented and well-organized professionals. Your practice will gain a direct financial benefit of higher returns and lower costs by cutting overhead, staff, insurance, paid training and equipment. Hiring a virtual medical biller is an extension of your practice which provides a streamlined workflow, faster collections, and an improved bottom-line. You will see an increase in revenue and a decrease in cost. An outside billing service means less stress and more time to focus on what you do best! |
Managing Your Outsourced Projects - Part of the Managing Without Micro-Managing Training Series
Outsourcing saves entrepreneurs, small businesses, consultants, and business professionals a lot of time and money. The key to a successful relationship with your outsourcing provider is communicating in an effective manner that clearly states the job requirements and your expectations. Continue reading to get tips on creating a productive and successful relationship with your outsourcing provider.
a. This is especially important when delegating business practices that have already been established. b. Review this document via phone, email, or web conference with your vendor to ensure he/she understands the process. c. Use bullet points or numbered steps. d. If it is too daunting a task to create the document. Schedule a conference call with your vendor and have them create it. 2. Always place a due date in the subject line of the email and reiterate the due date in the project description. a. Request a verification email stating the project has been received and the due date is acceptable. 3. Specify the maximum number of hours or dollars you approve to be initially spent on the project. Include any requirements for status reports or updates. a. This is important because it will allow you to budget and gives a clear view of what you expect. b. You can always adjust this estimate. 4. For large projects schedule weekly phone calls or web conferences to review the project and its progress. a. For smaller projects a weekly email may be appropriate. The above is part of our Managing Without Micro-Managing Training Series. Contact us to learn more and to sign up for our next training session. |
Managing Your Outsourced Projects - Part of the Managing Without Micro-Managing Training Series
Outsourcing saves entrepreneurs, small businesses, consultants, and business professionals a lot of time and money. The key to a successful relationship with your outsourcing provider is communicating in an effective manner that clearly states the job requirements and your expectations. Continue reading to get tips on creating a productive and successful relationship with your outsourcing provider.
a. This is especially important when delegating business practices that have already been established. b. Review this document via phone, email, or web conference with your vendor to ensure he/she understands the process. c. Use bullet points or numbered steps. d. If it is too daunting a task to create the document. Schedule a conference call with your vendor and have them create it. 2. Always place a due date in the subject line of the email and reiterate the due date in the project description. a. Request a verification email stating the project has been received and the due date is acceptable. 3. Specify the maximum number of hours or dollars you approve to be initially spent on the project. Include any requirements for status reports or updates. a. This is important because it will allow you to budget and gives a clear view of what you expect. b. You can always adjust this estimate. 4. For large projects schedule weekly phone calls or web conferences to review the project and its progress. a. For smaller projects a weekly email may be appropriate. The above is part of our Managing Without Micro-Managing Training Series. Contact us to learn more and to sign up for our next training session. |
Hire a Virtual Assistant for the Holidays
The holiday season can be a stressful time for small business owners and entrepreneurs. With a to-do-list that includes professional and personal task the lines between work and home can become blurred.Key Administrative Associates can help main your work-life balance and give you back some of the time you need to enjoy this holiday season. If your holiday to-do-list includes purchasing gifts for friends and family, making holiday dinner reservations, travel planning, arranging for temporary staffing, planning your office party, and sending gifts and/or cards to your loyal customers then we can help. The simple fact is that the task on your holiday to-do list can be completed by one of our professional Virtual Assistants. Here are just some of the ways a VA can take some of the stress out of your life this holiday season:
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Benefits to Outsourcing Medical Billing
Why Should I Hire Key Administrative Associates?
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Creating Positive Working Relationships
Below are simple techniques for creating a work environment that creates positive work experiences for you, your employees, and your clients.
The above list is an excerpt from our training course "Creating an Eager Workforce." Contact us today to find out more! |
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