{"id":26706,"date":"2024-03-02T22:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-02T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/peregrinehealthcare.com\/?p=26706"},"modified":"2024-02-19T16:43:48","modified_gmt":"2024-02-19T16:43:48","slug":"maximizing-reimbursement-in-houston-3-key-strategies","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/peregrinehealthcare.com\/maximizing-reimbursement-in-houston-3-key-strategies\/","title":{"rendered":"Maximizing Reimbursement in Houston: 3 Key Strategies"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” min_height=”2845.1px” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”||4px|||” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Every healthcare professional is devoted to bringing the best medical care to their clients. In order to do so, though, multiple aspects of their practice must align: staffing, equipment, and RCM. Revenue Cycle Management, however, requires very specific expertise and strategies. In the pursuit of maximizing reimbursement to be able to offer patients top-of-the-line service, we are sharing <\/span>3 key strategies<\/b>.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_button button_url=”\/contact-us\/” button_text=”Contact Us” _builder_version=”4.17.6″ _module_preset=”default” custom_button=”on” button_text_size=”18px” button_text_color=”#A80000″ button_font=”AvantGardeITCTT||||||||” locked=”off” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_button][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” header_2_text_color=”#A80000″ header_3_text_color=”#4C1211″ hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″] Accurate reimbursement is the backbone of a medical practice\u2019s revenue. As such, it is important to stay up to date in terms of how to maximize it. While the coding and healthcare industry landscape keeps evolving, we have compiled three key strategies to weather its complexities. Here are 3 strategies to maximize reimbursement:<\/span><\/p>\n \u27a1 <\/span>Related insight: <\/i><\/b>The Best RCM Tools<\/i><\/b>\u00a0<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n The process of getting reimbursed for your medical services begins before your first patient comes in \u2014and with your patients in mind.<\/span><\/p>\n When your patients walk through your doors, they must do the least possible, so that they can focus on their health alone. Similarly, making their process easy and smooth also benefits you. You are setting your practice up for success. How exactly? Here is a comprehensive checklist of everything you need to cover to be able to reap the benefits at the end of the billing period.<\/span><\/p>\n When billing patients and payers, diagnoses, procedures, and equipment translate into alphanumeric <\/span>codes<\/span><\/a> that help streamline the payment process (among other things).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Here\u2019s an example:<\/span><\/p>\n A patient visits their doctor with flu symptoms. Therefore, the physician examines the patient and orders a test. In this scenario, coding and billing would look something like this:<\/span><\/p>\n As a consequence, the bill will reflect the services rendered through each code, which is reimbursed accordingly.<\/span><\/p>\n The example illustrates the importance of proper coding. However, coding is equally important and confusing. There are more than 10,000 codes, which virtually no healthcare provider can remember. To help with this task, we recommend hiring professional coders or outsource the coding to a knowledgeable healthcare consultant like Peregrine Healthcare.<\/span><\/p>\n \u27a1 <\/span>Related insight: <\/i><\/b>Maximizing Reimbursement through Coding<\/i><\/b><\/a><\/p>\n Establishing periodical audits enables organizations to optimize their RCM processes and foster continuous QI (quality improvement). Furthermore, during audits professionals can identify strengths and where there is room for improvement. As a result, they can prevent multiple issues and also course correct where necessary. Ultimately, by maintaining an optimized practice and preventing issues, alongside with the financial aspect of the audits, healthcare providers save enormous amounts of time and money.<\/span><\/p>\n3 Keys to Maximizing Reimbursement in Houston<\/span><\/h2>\n
1. Before Anything Else, Preparation Is the Key to Success<\/span><\/h3>\n
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2. Maximizing Reimbursement through Coding<\/span><\/h3>\n
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3. Maintenance is Essential: Schedule Regular Audits<\/span><\/h3>\n