Share this page: On July 7, 2015, the acting administrator for the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Andrew M. Slavitt, sent out a notice to all providers that CMS would be lenient in processing of the claim forms as long as provider’s codes are in the...
Share this page: “You did that on purpose!” The meaning behind this one simple childhood utterance can literally change your life… almost overnight. Here’s the scenario. Little Tommy intentionally pushes little Suzie. Suzie runs to the teacher...
Share this page: The demands of practice can often be daunting. We know we should take care of ourselves and take a break once in a while. Getting away is not always practical. Overhead is still present, staff doesn’t always keep to our schedule because of family...
Share this page: Question: The recent increase in deductibles and co-pays has negatively affected my patients and practice. I am out-of-network with most insurance plans. Do I have to collect the full deductible? Is it possible to waive a portion of the co-insurance?...
Share this page: A client made a very insightful observation recently. He told us, “We’ve been in practice long enough that we’re probably way cockier than we need to be.” Anybody out there feel an “ouch” on that one? It’s dismayingly easy to get cocky and fall for...
Share this page: In an effort to reduce abuse of billing for procedures, the National Correct Coding Initiative (NCCI) edits were developed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). The NCCI edit program is used by all carriers and third party...
CHUSA works great! It gives us peace of mind. We implemented in one day. Patients love the idea of having a reduced rate and enthusiastically sign up for it. I always feel like out cash patients sign up and then bring their families in. CHUAS helps with Medicare and other insurances to navigate their poor coverage and high deductibles. It makes cash patients feel like they are getting a break.
