I didn’t realise I was agreeing to such a low fee
In terms of medical billing, this perhaps is one of the statements I hear from private consultant surgeons more frequently than others. The following example illustrates that despite the rejection...
Deliberately charging more than you should
A couple of examples recently where consultants 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. PMI...
Finding and using a CCSD Code
A question asked at the recent presentation. Insurance companies use medical coding to identify and detail a medical procedure. For example: if you are an Orthopaedic surgeon you will understand...
What’s the big secret to getting paid?
There is always a reason why you aren't getting paid. And the number one reason is that no invoice has been sent. Take, for example, the consultant surgeon I was working with recently. The issue as...
Forgive me but you CAN charge for an inpatient consultation
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...
Private Practice is dangerous if you don’t know where you are
All MHM clients are very dedicated individuals. Having spent approximately 15 years of training and finally becoming a consultant surgeon, they go on to work incredibly long hours....
Why EDI is not working for you
A question we were asked very recently. One, in fact, we are asked frequently. But what is the problem? You don't have the correct details There are a few very simple reasons why online invoices are...
The Best Way to Increase Your Fees
One of the most common mistakes made by a private consultant surgeon when invoicing is undercharging for their work. This is alarming when considered against the question most asked by a private...
Learn to work WITH and not against an insurance company
It is depressing the number of times I hear potential clients criticising insurance companies. In my experience the reasons normally cited are incorrect. Far from it. I've lost track how often I've...
What does your patient want?
I'm a contractor. I provide an outsourced service for my clients. I run my business to generate an income for me. Notice all three of those sentences started with the word "I"? But when I (sic) go...
The importance of having an objective
Many times I'm asked how and why MHM clients achieve their practice aims with apparently so little effort. How do they take the island? Defined Objective MHM does not allow its clients to...
Penny wise and pound foolish
Having your medical secretary handling medical invoicing isn't something I'd recommend for a number of reasons. First and foremost, over the years medical invoicing or medical billing has...