by Pete Crutchley | Jan 12, 2016 | Medical Billing News
This issue has come up a few times over the years. Indeed, I’ve already been asked the question twice during 2016 and it’s only January 11th too. Consider if, during the initial consultation, you advise your patient surgery is required. The patient...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 11, 2016 | Medical Billing News
MHM recently completed a project for a private hospital. The project was to investigate why various private medical insurance companies were not paying. One insurance company was proving to be particular troublesome. An analysis of a complete month’s invoices soon...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 8, 2016 | Medical Billing News
Consider when the patient has contacted his/her insurance company and been issued with a pre-authorisation number. The actual meaning and use of a pre-authorisation was discussed yesterday. A pre-authorisation does not mean, the insurance company will accept...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 7, 2016 | Medical Billing News
Many times either the patient or the consultant has queried why an account has not been paid in full citing a correct pre-authorisation was obtained before the episode or consultation. The issue concerns the interpretation of the phase “pre-authorisation” and what it...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 6, 2016 | Medical Billing News
Following yesterday’s blog, I received two emails from consultant surgeons regarding the relationship between benefits and fees. More specifically how fees are accounted for against a benefits package and how this may lead to the possible...
by Pete Crutchley | Jan 5, 2016 | Medical Billing News
This is one of the most frequently and mis-understood issues in the world of medical invoicing. Even if either way the result leads to an excess invoice being required and sent to the patient, its important the difference is understood. The gynaecologist...
