Standard
services offered by Medical Coding Services provider companies are generally similar across the range of
companies discussed above. There will be variations in the level at which those
services are provided. Again, experience and size play a key role in defining
where the variations might be. Regardless, the following list identifies the
most basic services provided by any well organized medical billing company.
As
most medical billing services are well experienced in the inter-workings of a
medical office, other services that may be offered. Some lateral practice
services might include the following.
Credentialing:- Credentialing may be of
particular importance to new practices. This process of "signing up"
with carriers for the first time can be tedious and overwhelming, especially
when just starting out. Credentialing services are also an asset to established
practices as another way of growing into new business. Many medical billing
companies bring the experience of working with carriers to help make your
credentialing painless.
Certified Medical Coding Service: A
natural extension of the medical billing service is medical coding. Coding is
really the first step of the billing process, preparing the diagnosis and
procedural information for entry into the medical billing software.
Transcription With wide experience in the
Meditouch Practice Management: Medical practice support field, it is
natural for many established medical billing companies to broaden their
offering to include transcription services. The familiarity with HIPAA
requirements and in-depth knowledge of the insurance industry support this
natural addition to practice support services.
HIPAA Compliance: The detailed
requirements of HIPAA are not limited to healthcare practices, they extend to
anyone handling patient information. Medical billing services well versed in
the responsibilities outlined by HIPAA often develop programs to assist their
clients in maintaining compliance.
