Practice tip of the week: Six back office billing strategies

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With all the useful information available on Physicians Practice, it is easy to become overwhelmed.

With this in mind, the tip of the week is a chance to reflect on some of the wisdom found all across the site. In the August 2021 slideshow on Six back office billing strategies, Avery Hurt writes the following:

The front desk staff is essential for checking in patients, collecting copays, and verifying insurance. But there’s more to the story, and out of sight doesn’t mean out of mind. Much of the heavy lifting for billing and collections is done in the back office, so it’s even more important to have a deep bench of talent, says Tammie Olson, manager and coding and compliance strategist at Management Resource Group.

1). Train select employees to set up payment plans

2). Reconcile encounter forms and bill claims daily

3). Analyze insurance denials and processes to reduce them

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