Electronic Billing FAQs Q: Up to now our practice was cash only, but now we are credentialing with payers and we are ready to enter the world of electronic billing. Where should we start? A: Generally, a practice benefits greatly from a practice management software program. There are many different programs available, and they offer…
Electronic Claims Billing
The most efficient and speedy way to submit a claim to a payer is through electronic billing. There are several layers of “scrubbing” that take place to help ensure a clean claim is submitted without errors, resulting in faster payment. Not every payer is able to accept electronic billing, but those who can make the…
Medicare Claims – Paper vs Electronic
What are the Rules? Since October 16, 2003, The Administrative Simplification Compliance Act (ASCA) prohibits payment of initial health care claims not sent electronically, except in limited situations. The exclusion that applies to most doctors of chiropractic is the ‘small provider claims.’ CMS states: The word “provider” is being used generically here to refer to…