Something Different
Quality of Life Concerns by AJ Riviezzo Most of our articles tend to be ‘warning’ articles. Do not bill this code with that code. Watch out for what Aetna or United is up to. Make sure your documentation meets the… Read More
Medicare Aftercare Program
Some Caution is in Order by AJ Riviezzo Medicare is taking a very critical eye towards unnecessary care. In phlebology, one easy to identify element that can be considered unnecessary is the aftercare visits at the six month and twelve… Read More
To Take Or Not To Take
The Case For Being In Network by AJ Riviezzo Overall I have seen a number of practices transition from a pure cash pay model to accepting insurance. Those that had good assistance in billing, coding, authorizations and documentation requirements were… Read More
Forgiving Patient Balances
How to Be Caring Yet Compliant by Cheryl Nash We are frequently asked when it is appropriate and legal to write off a patient’s balance. There are some contractual and legal elements to this question. While we are not giving… Read More
Billing For PA’S/NP’S
The Quick Guide to Incident To Billing by Cheryl Nash Given the growing frequency of commercial and Medicare audits, it is becoming increasingly important to ensure your billing is accurate. Adding a mid-level practitioner can be a great benefit to… Read More
Second Referral
The Second Referral is Always Better than the First by Julia Porterfield It is said that the hardest referral to get from a practice is the first; but truth be told it really is the second. Marketing blogs and books… Read More
Payer Guidelines
Have You Read Yours? by Cheryl Nash We are well into 2012 and the insurance companies are releasing their Medical Necessity guidelines for Varicose Veins. Some changes are minor, or nonexistent, and some changes are major, and will completely alter… Read More
5010 Transition
Some Interesting… and Disturbing… Results by Cheryl Nash As you may be aware, electronic claim formats have been switched from an older 4010 format to a newer 5010 format. The new format was to be implemented on January 1, 2012… Read More
DVT Outreach
Another Reason to Refer to You by AJ Riviezzo One ‘campaign’ that has been successful for a few of our clients is to provide same-day service on referrals for DVT scans. In many areas, the PCP has limited options for… Read More
Marketing Thoughts
For Your Consideration by Marcy Riviezzo Health Fairs: For whatever reason, there tends to be a number of health fairs after the first of the year in most areas. Some practices have done very well at health fairs and some…… Read More