by Pete Crutchley | Jan 13, 2020 | Medical Billing News
I was at a medical conference recently and one of the speakers – a well-established consultant surgeon and an incredibly safe pair of hands – stated during his presentation that a private surgeon could not charge for inpatient care. He may well be a safe...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 12, 2020 | Medical Billing News
Another familiar issue that came again last week. Consider if, during the initial consultation, you advise your patient surgery is required. The patient is therefore given a CCSD code equating to the surgical episode to quote to his or her insurance company. He goes...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 12, 2020 | Medical Billing News
I was asked my view of social media eg Twitter or Facebook. Whilst in my view a private surgeon should have a website, social media may not be the right place to be unless EXTREME care is exercised. Recipe for Disaster Any social media utilised by a private surgeon...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 9, 2020 | Medical Billing News
I was watching an excellent piece of video yesterday by my friend Dev Lall. Dev was explaining how most consultants do not appreciate they have to work on marketing their practice. And he is right! However, it got me thinking about my own work and how certain...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 8, 2020 | Medical Billing News
The Difference This issue came up recently with a consultant surgeon. How are benefits and fees accounted for against a patient’s package? Benefits Consider the total benefits payable under a patient’s policy. For example, the benefits payable is £100. It could...
