The answer is almost always yes, even right after returning from one when scrambling to catch up.
We’re revisiting a May 11 blog topic because it’s prime vacation season and many of you feel trapped and frustrated. You want to get away for at least a few days, maybe even a whole week like normal [...]
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8
Jul
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, medical claims, relief work
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7
Jul
Tags: beach, ClaimTek Systems, Outer Banks, photo, Photo by Megan Snider, sunset, Wordless Wednesday
6
Jul
Physicians Practice released its annual salary survey of what people in medical offices earn. You’d be surprised.
Now you may wonder what does it matter the average nurse makes $80,000 annually has to do with medical billers. OK, it’s about taking a 360 look at your worth. By knowing what everyone in the room earns and [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, medical claims, Physicians Practice salary review
5
Jul
Well, it’s easy only if you’re not at my house where it’s 98 degrees outside and promising to be even hotter this week. And no, I don’t live in the desert or Deep South.
The 4th of July weekend is over, but let’s admit it — nobody’s motivated to bust a gut working in this heat [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, Efficiency Tips, medical billing, software
21
May
And by different, we mean better than our competitors? ClaimTek Systems offers more business solutions for you and your doctor clients. With our system, you can can process claims and handle other billing needs.
ClaimTek Systems has MedOffice®, a unique software specifically for billing claims centers to install in doctors offices. No other “Electronic [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, medical billing, software
20
May
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has changed billing instructions in Pub. 100-04, chapter 5, section 20.2 of the Medicare Claims Processing Manual. Starting Oct. 1, 2010, providers billing for therapy services don’t have to include the number of visits via the following codes:
50 Physical therapy
51 Occupational therapy
52 Speech therapy
53 Cardiac [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, coding changes, medical billing, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
19
May
We see the national unemployment numbers are now touching 10 million people.
10,000,000.
Just staggering. We’re two years into this recession and while Wall Street is healthy, it’s everyday people who have been layed off that keep stocks inflated. But, when will these people ever go back to work? It’s sadly looking like no time soon.
What are [...]
Tags: best business startups, ClaimTek Systems, medical billing, start your own business
18
May
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has new, revised and invalid diagnosis and procedure codes that begin Oct. 1. There are 122 new diagnostic and 12 procedure codes.
There are also 11 diagnosis codes and one procedure code that re invalid on Oct. 1. The invalid diagnosis codes are:
275.0 Disorders of iron [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, medical billing, new diagnostic codes, new procedure codes, Oct. 1 2010, The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
14
May
OK, you’ve heard us preach marketing tips for more than 17 months now. Let’s let this doctor tell you his secrets for online marketing.
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, medical claims, online marketing, video, YouTube
13
May
If you’re looking for medical billing software, here are 18 questions you should ask every company. And to save you time, we’ve included the link to our answers.
1. How is the competition in the marketplace? Is there room for me?
2. How does ClaimTek differ from other “medical billing” sellers in the market place?
3. [...]
12
May
Any company that stands behind its product isn’t afraid for you to see the product before spending your hard-earned money on it.
Would you buy a car sight-unseen? What about a house you’ve never entered? Naturally not.
Now medical billing software is nowhere as costly as those two, but it’s a life-changing moment because this will be [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, free demo, medical billing software, MedOffice
11
May
The great part of owning your business is calling your own schedule. The hard part is taking off.
Things happen. People get sick. Emergencies require your attention for days or weeks. And then there’s the annual vacation we all relish.
How do you get away from it all when you’re all you’ve got? For some medical billers, [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, emergency, Emergency Support Service, ESS, medical billing
10
May
I’ve been a diabetic for 17 years. Saw a diabetic counselor regularly, thought I was under control.
And then it went bad. Not hospital bad, but worrisome enough that I knew I had to start over in dealing with it. Ended up seeing a diabetic specialist and started taking insulin. And, things got better.
Some [...]
7
May
Some days, writing this blog feels sterile. Lots of good business tips, but not so much about the people in it. And, in the end, business is always about people.
ClaimTek Systems has successfully helped many people launch their dreams of self-employment through medical billing company. They come from all walks of life from loggers to [...]
6
May
It seems modifier 59 is the most incorrectly used one in dermatology, according to ModernMedicine.com.
59 brings the most claim denials because it represents services rendered on the same day and not for bundling. Same day services can be billed if they’re for different sites or lesions, though.
Be sure to get the Correct [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, Correct Coding Initiative, medical billing, modifier 59
4
May
You don’t have to be a Fifth Avenue ad agency to do marketing. After all, you market your own business.
Modern Medicine recently remarked how the recession has cut into patient visits, especially by those who have lost their health insurance along with their job. Less visits means less income and medical firms have learned clients [...]
Tags: advertising, ClaimTek Systems, marketing, medical billing
30
Apr
The great part of medical billing is anyone can do it. Many of our associates are from all walks of life. Loggers and grocery store managers, immigrants and senior citizens. Some of them never even used a computer before.
Now Dade Medical College is showing the business some respect by adding medical billing and code training [...]
Tags: Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools, ClaimTek Systems, Dade Medical College, medical billing, training
29
Apr
We all know the bread and butter of medical billing is handling claims. But, it’s not the only way to make money. If you’d like to expand your services, ClaimTek Systems’ MedOffice software is perfect for you. Our software allows you to:
PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SERVICES
ELECTRONIC FUND TRANSFER (EFT)
THIRD-PARTY COLLECTION SERVICES [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, expand your business, medical billing, MedOffice software, services
29
Apr
There are more than 1,500 health care plans nationwide, according to the Bureau of Labor and Statistics.
Full-time staffers average 37 percent errors when handling billing for doctors.
Errors delay payments up to 90 days.
This adds up to the reason why outsourcing medical billing works. For you, for your clients. Remember to include these stats in [...]
Tags: Bureau of Labor and Statistics, ClaimTek Systems, medical billing
29
Apr
Anyone who’s ever kicked around a gym knows the only real way most people gain results is with a personal trainer. They’re professionals who can find the inner strength in you.
Same goes for learning software. There are people who could take our MedOffice software and probably teach us a few things about it. But, most [...]
Tags: ClaimTek Systems, medical billing, personal training, software
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