by Pete Crutchley | Oct 28, 2019 | 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...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 28, 2019 | Medical Billing News
A consultant surgeon came up to me after a recent presentation asking for my opinion on a situation he’d found himself in. Having successfully operated within the NHS for some time he decided to open a private practice. Before he jumped in the water, he never...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 27, 2019 | Medical Billing News
It’s great when a patient pays cash – on the way out he or she produces a roll of £10 notes and pays in full. It happened just before Christmas last year to an MHM client. Couple of items to remember, however. 1. The consultation still needs to be invoiced –...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 27, 2019 | Medical Billing News
This issue has come up quite a few times over the years. 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...
by Pete Crutchley | Oct 26, 2019 | Medical Billing News
MHM sort of cheats when we say we are an outsourced medical biller. We don’t share premises with our consultant surgeons nor are we next door to the hospital. Neither do we speak to them every single morning when they walk through the door. We are –...
