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One of the toughest decisions for an office manager is to decide whether or not outsourcing medical billing services might be the right step. On one hand, there is the cost of outsourcing billing ENT services to consider; and on the other hand, there is the loss of income and other potential problems that can…

Before you can understand the importance of performing a task or service, it is necessary to first understand why it is done in the first place. Credentialing is the process of evaluating the practice history of a medical provider. It also evaluates the qualifications and training of that provider relating to the services that he…

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) stated last year that it would not be denying physician claims for Medicare for a period of 12 months, as long as the ICD-10 code that was used was “from the right family” or close enough for accuracy. However, that 12 month period is about to come…

A lot of people think that once they pass the certification exam for ENT billing and coding, that they are done with school forever. The healthcare industry is a constantly changing and evolving industry, requiring even the most skilled workers to stay on top of changes to otolaryngology management, billing and coding so they can…

When some people think about outsourcing billing and ENT services, they consider how much time this type of service would save them, but the also worry about losing control. Your medical practice is similar to other businesses in that there are busy seasons and slow seasons. Depending on where you are located, that busy season…

When you work in the medical field, it is important to be ready and willing to keep learning throughout your career. This holds true for doctors, specialists and staff who work with clinical coding optimization. The healthcare industry is constantly changing, the recent ICD-10 changes, changes that have come with the onset of the Affordable…

One of the biggest changes to otolaryngology billing and coding, is the fact that patients today now have higher co-pays and deductibles than ever before. As payments that come directly from the patients continue to grow, it is important to work hard to improve account management and implement new policies that will help you to…

When it comes to ENT account management, it is important to stay on top of your medical practice or clinic by performing your own reviews and audits. If you are able to identify and correct potential issues before they become a big problem, you will save yourself a lot of time, money and stress. Working…

We hear a lot about outsourcing billing ENT services, especially with all of the changes that have happened to medical billing and coding in recent years. Many practices and clinics have opted to hire a healthcare consulting firm, such as MD Pro Solutions, to take a look at their current policies and procedures to determine…

When it comes to account receivables management in an otolaryngology office, accuracy and detail is very important. People who work with things like insurance verification, Medicare reimbursement and, of course, billing and coding services, need to be professional and always willing to learn. The best way to improve account management in your Ear, Nose and…