Billing is one of the most demanding parts of running a practice. Payer rules shift, claims get denied, and coding systems like CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS demand constant attention. Some practices keep billing in-house to stay close to their finances, while others outsource to a company such as Park Medical
Prior authorizations are draining PT practices. Here’s what’s going wrong and how to take control of the process… As a physical therapist, you open your PT practice with the aim of helping patients recover mobility, manage pain, and rebuild lives. That doesn’t mean you should sacrifice your mental peace fighting
Plantar Fasciitis is one of the most common diagnoses treated in outpatient physical therapy. Roughly 2 million patients receive treatment for it every year in the United States, with a lifetime incidence of about 10% in the general population. Plantar Fasciitis frequently appears on superbills; however, billing teams often face
Healthcare payment is evolving, with value-based care at the forefront of this transformation. . According to the 2024 HCP-LAN annual survey, over 60 % of U.S. healthcare payments now flow through value-based arrangements, and the number keeps rising. Medicare and Medicaid moved first, and private insurers have been following their
Even though the importance of medical billing and coding is frequently viewed as back-office duties that can wait, they ultimately determine the financial stability of a healthcare practice. When your billing functions properly, cash flow remains consistent and predictable. But when billing systems fail, payments are delayed and denials increase.
Whether it’s a freestanding surgery center, a regular care hospital, or a medical office practice, there are some medical billing issues that can impact your revenue and how customers perceive your business. Knowing about these issues and how to solve them can be a great way to ensure you face
