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Vanessa Higgins
Apr 19, 20233 min read
Cigna Requires Medical Records for all E/M Services Billed with a 25 Modifier
Cigna requires medical records for all claims billed with a -25 modifier
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May 18, 20213 min read
Why You Need Medical Billing Software for Your Independent Practice
Effective medical billing services are key to a profitable, well-run practice. Sifting through a pile of paperwork, scouring through...
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Vanessa Higgins
Jan 1, 20211 min read
E/M Updates
More updates regarding E/M codes for 2021. Anthem Bluecross and Blueshield of Maine has provided the following latest guidelines: CPT...
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Vanessa Higgins
Oct 21, 20201 min read
Credit Card on File
In a recent MGMA poll, we saw that only around 32% of poll participates keep a Credit Card on File. Patients are responsible for so much...
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Vanessa Higgins
Aug 4, 20202 min read
New ABN
There has been an update to the ABN. Effective 1/1/21, the new ABN should be used. The new ABN offers additional explanations, as well as...
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Vanessa Higgins
Jul 22, 20202 min read
Patient Collections During A Pandemic: Part 3: Support Your Front Office
In this final post, in a series of 3, I wanted to discuss the importance of supporting the front office with patient collections. The...
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Vanessa Higgins
Jun 30, 20202 min read
Patient Collections During A Pandemic: Part 1: Emotional Intelligence
Patient collections just got even harder. On top of an already difficult task, patient’s are out of work or unsure of their financial...
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Vanessa Higgins
Aug 4, 20182 min read
Are You Performing a Month End Close (MEC)
Many providers are not performing any type of month end close. A month end close allows providers to reconcile and report on their...
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Vanessa Higgins
Jul 25, 20182 min read
We Come with a Billing Supervisor (so you don't have to)
I’ve owned The Billing Department, Inc. for just over 20 years. That feels like a long time to me! It amazes me how much my company has...
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