by Pete Crutchley | Oct 1, 2018 | Medical Billing News
I argue with medical insurance companies all the time. Let me, however, be very specific about when and why I argue with them. I argue with them when I think they are wrong or when I think they have made a mistake. Real-Life Example A real example will illustrate why...
by Pete Crutchley | Sep 27, 2018 | Medical Billing News
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 precisely what a Multiple arthroscopic operation on knee...
by Pete Crutchley | May 28, 2018 | Medical Billing News
One MHM client provides expert reports for actions that are publicly funded i.e. invoices are passed to the Legal Services Commission. Scenario: Consider there are FOUR parties to an action, all of whom are publicly funded. The first item to establish is how much is...
by Pete Crutchley | May 27, 2018 | Medical Billing News
The normal item when I get asked to review a consultant’s invoicing process is the potential for weakness in the area of records on his/her part. The filing system Sometimes, I’m presented with a carrier bag full of invoices, remittances, and receipts. My favourite...
by Pete Crutchley | May 1, 2018 | Medical Billing News
One of the most common remarks I hear from my guys is the number of patients they see in the NHS. They have patients queuing up to see them. Such a comment is normally followed by the opposite when discussing a private practice. They want to see and need to see MORE...
