Running a medical practice is as much about running a business as providing health care. Physicians often face the same challenges of any business owner: managing cash flow, keeping accurate “customer” accounts and processing invoices. In healthcare, challenges are multiplied as providers must meet strict government and insurance requirements. Failure to comply can result in rejected claims, ultimately affecting cash flow.
To offset these challenges, many physicians use medical practice management software and medical billing software. Others steer clear of the process altogether by outsourcing billing to a third party. This is a viable option as subcontracting billing has a number of advantages. Billing services help keep patient financial records up-to-date and accurate; they help process claims and ensure they meet strict requirements; and, many cater to specific specialties, ensuring claims are submitted with proper coding.
In the end, billing services free up resources so that you can focus on the delivery of care. If you are searching for a billing service in your area, here is a directory to help you get started. If you know of a good service, or are interested in listing your own company, just send an email to houston@softwareadvice.com.
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| IT Healthcare Services provides all of the computer and networking experience, helpdesk and technical skill and customer service for any private practice. We support new EMR/PMS implementations, daily technical problems and resources to take advantage of for pennies on the dollar. Call Travis West (877-546-6479 | info@ithealthcareservices.com) |
| Kessco Consulting Corporation |
- www.kessco.net |
Kessco offers a full range of IT solutions to meet your office needs. Our technicians, trainers and engineers have helped thousands of doctor’s offices with all of their computer needs as well as implementation of Practice Management, EMR or EHR, Billing Services and Office Management.
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Arizona
| CPC Unlimited Practice Management |
- www.cpcunlimited.com |
| Phoenix, AZ – CPC Unlimited Practice Management provides medical billing, dental billing and practice management services to physicians and dentists nationwide. Contact Mindi Rothans (mrothans@cpcunlimited.com | 888-320-6700 ext. 8 ) |
Illinois
| Cornerstone Medical Management |
- www.cstonemedical.com |
| Edwardsville, IL – Cornerstone Medical Management provides electronic insurance claims processing and patient billing services for doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists and other health care providers. Contact Terry Coy (terry@cstonemedical.com | 618-307-3600) |
| EBS Medical Billing |
- www.ebsmedicalbilling.com |
| Woodridge, IL – E.B.S. Inc. is a complete medical billing and collection service, located in the Chicago Land area. EBS’s owners have over 40 years of combined diverse experience in the medical field, including office management and all aspects of billing and collection. Contact Robin Davis (ebsmedbill@comcast.net | 630-960-2559) |
Massachusetts
| Advanced Medical Claims & Collections |
| Methuen, MA – AMCC (www.advancedmcc.com) carries national certifications in Medical Reimbursement, Medical Billing, Coding & Administration, and Project Management, in conjunction with years of experience in case negotiation for Auto, Personal Liability and Worker’s Compensation. Contact Terese Ristem (tristem@advancedmcc.com | 978-683-5115) |
Nevada
| Best Billing Service |
- www.bestbillingservice.com |
| Las Vegas, NV – A complete DME/medical billing management company, specializing in electronic claims processing for healthcare providers. Best Billing Service is HIPPA compliant. Contact Barbara Schug (bestbillingservice@earthlink.net | 800-876-3558) |
Ohio
| Central Ohio Practice Management |
- www.ohiopracticemgt.com |
| Columbus, OH – Central Ohio Practice Management provides medical billing and full practice management for medical, behavioral health, and dental offices. Contact Susan Gliatis (copm@sbcglobal.net | 614-326-0511) |
Virginia
| Eye Bill For You |
- www.eyebillforyou.com |
| Eye Bill For You offers HIPAA compliant expert medical billing services. We offer our medical billing services for all medical specialties in the Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland areas. Contact Cathy Boddie (cathy@eyebillforyou.com | 703-407-6729) |
West Virginia
| A Perfect Medical Billing Service |
- www.aperfectbilling.com |
| Parkersburg, WV – Our company has specialized in DME / HME billing and reimbursement services since 1993. We solely specialize in DME / HME billing and do not offer any other type of billing. Contact Phil Minnich (aperfectphil@aol.com | 575-541-0311) |
Wisconsin
| Administrative Billing Solutions |
- www.billingsolutions.us |
| Eau Claire, WI – ABS offers HIPAA-compliant, experienced medical billing and consultation services to a wide range of provider types. We specialize in getting you paid. Contact Kari Behlmer (kari@billingsolutions.us | 262-320-0459) |
| Guardian Medical Billing |
- www.guardianmedicalbilling.com |
| Milwaukee, WI – Guardian offers full billing/practice management services including: electronic claim submission to medicare, medicaid, assistance with coding and HIPAA questions, and follow-up on all denied and underpaid claims. Contact Judy Smith (guardian@guardianmedicalbilling.com | 414-431-0676) |
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Another big benefit of outsourcing to a medical billing service is that the office staff is freed up to focus on making sure the authorizations are in place, which is becoming
a very time consuming task, especially for Mental health providers.
June 10, 2009 @ 11:26 am