Healthcare organizations rely on the accuracy of their medical billing and coding operations to maximize revenue. Errors in billing and coding cause millions in lost revenue and waste valuable resources every year.
Medical billing and coding is complicated. Constantly changing payer rules, government regulations, and coding procedures make it very difficult for management and staff to keep up to date with all of these changes.
When is outsourcing your billing and coding operations the right choice?
There are several common symptoms healthcare organizations experience when in-house billing and coding operations breakdown, which leads to the decision to outsource.
Common Symptoms:
If you feel something isn't working (A/R is too high, staff can't keep up, missing revenue goals, etc.), outsourcing your billing and coding might be the right choice to get your finances back on track. For most healthcare organizations, the benefits of outsourcing outweigh the costs.
Benefits of Outsourcing:
If your healthcare organization is experiencing any of the common symptoms listed above, please contact our revenue cycle experts. Waiting too long can lead to cash flow paralysis and a diagnosis of long-term revenue cycle deficiency.