by Pete Crutchley | Feb 14, 2020 | Medical Billing News
The normal item when I get asked to review a consultant’s invoicing process is the potential for weakness in the area of records on his/her part. The filing system Sometimes, I’m presented with a carrier bag full of invoices, remittances, and receipts. My favourite...
by Pete Crutchley | Feb 13, 2020 | Medical Billing News
The Difference This issue came up recently with a consultant surgeon. What is the difference between benefits and fees and how are fees accounted for against a benefits package? Benefits Consider the total benefits payable under a patient’s policy. For example, the...
by Pete Crutchley | Feb 13, 2020 | Medical Billing News
I spent some time yesterday looking at the invoicing of a consultant surgeon. I noticed that the invoices for initial consultations going out to one particular insurance company were being charged at exactly the same fee as for follow-up consultations i.e. £125 each....
by Pete Crutchley | Feb 12, 2020 | Medical Billing News
A couple of examples recently where consultants who have tried to base their fees on the best rate available. Take the consultant who realises that PMI company Num 1 pay £300 for a procedure whereas PMI company 2 pay £400. He decrees he will charge PMI Company 1 the...
by Pete Crutchley | Feb 11, 2020 | Medical Billing News
Every time I give a presentation to consultants wishing to start a private practice it’s pretty much guaranteed, I’ll get asked about having a website. In particular, I’ll be asked – do I need one? Do you? Short answer: YES!! Ah! – Comes the response from...
