by Pete Crutchley | Aug 9, 2016 | Medical Billing News
I’ve been asked this question quite a few times over the years. In by far the majority of cases, your patient should obtain pre-authorisation prior to the initial consultation. But sometimes, the patient arrives for the consultation and hasn’t obtained a...
by Pete Crutchley | Apr 13, 2016 | Medical Billing News
An MHM client has this problem currently. Pre-Authorisation In the majority of cases, her patient obtains authorisation for a consultation. But sometimes, a patient arrives and hasn’t done so. First question: should she see the patient? Yes, because patient...
by Pete Crutchley | Feb 11, 2016 | Medical Billing News
Ever thought what is the most often quoted reason for non-payment by a patient of their excess? The same reason is quoted over and over again. It’s not “I haven’t got the money” nor is it “I didn’t realise it was so much, Not even “The invoice must have...
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 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...