by Pete Crutchley | Apr 10, 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 | Apr 10, 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 | Apr 9, 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 to an MHM client. Couple of items to remember, however. 1. The consultation still needs to be invoiced – unless of...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 9, 2019 | Medical Billing News
The response to a recent question. Consider if, during the initial consultation, a patient is advised surgery is required. The patient is therefore given a CCSD code equating to the surgical episode to quote to his or her insurance company. Following a conversation...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 8, 2019 | Medical Billing News
MHM sort of cheats when we say we are an outsource company. 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 –...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 8, 2019 | Medical Billing News
Lovely lady. She sounded if she was aged between 30 – 40. Called her to clarify one small point on her registration form and pretty much knew what the discrepancy was. I was right. She was born in 1957 and not in 1857. I’m confident my client is an absolute expert in...
