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Questions from a Newbie
williamportor:
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--- Quote from: williamportor on July 31, 2016, 04:25:43 PM ---1. I charge a flat monthly fee based on the "package" of services the client requires. i.e. claims submission, posting of payments, mailed invoices to customers etc.
2. If possible, I try to use the clients existing practice management software to submit claims. This can be done by logmein123.com or in the case of office ally simply setting up a new username and password. This cuts down on data entry work. If this is not possible, I use office ally.
Best of Luck :)
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William great info! Would you mind elaborating a bit more on using existing client software via logmein123?
Essentially are you talking about vpn? ...or virtually logging in to a client's computer and using their pre-existing software to submit claims?
I"m a newbie to the billing industry so any detailed info would be greatly appreciated and thank you for your time!
Brian
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Brian - I'm not sure what you mean by "vpn" but if a billing client has Office Ally or another web based practice management system, all you'll need is to have your client set up a new username and password for you. You can then access their system and use it to submit claims just as they do. If not, contact logmein123.com set up membership (normally about $100.00/yr) and you can then log in to your clients computer, just as if you were sitting in their office. You can then submit claims through their system as well. If neither of these things are an option, I'd suggest setting up your own office ally account. You can then submit claims through office ally. This can be helpful if your billing client is faxing the billing info to you, or if their system does not have claims submission capabilities.
PMRNC:
--- Quote ---you'll need is to have your client set up a new username and password for you. You can then access their system and use it to submit claims just as they do. If not, contact logmein123.com set up membership (normally about $100.00/yr) and you can then log in to your clients computer
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If you are a medical billing company, it's MOST advisable that you set and maintain your own login in order to be truly HIPAA compliant. Even the staff should NOT have your login credentials in order to maintain a truly compliant audit trail.
Michele:
--- Quote from: PMRNC on September 06, 2016, 05:41:34 PM ---
If you are a medical billing company, it's MOST advisable that you set and maintain your own login in order to be truly HIPAA compliant. Even the staff should NOT have your login credentials in order to maintain a truly compliant audit trail.
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Since it is their system don't they have to set up your login? Then you would change the password? Until they do that you don't have access to the system. Just trying to make sure it's clear. Maybe I am missing something.
PMRNC:
--- Quote ---Since it is their system don't they have to set up your login? Then you would change the password? Until they do that you don't have access to the system. Just trying to make sure it's clear. Maybe I am missing something.
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Whether you have your own system or they have one, the billing company owner SHOULD setup their Own login's, yes of course the administrator for the client would need to send initial login requirements but the billing company is then required to make sure their login is compliant. This is to protect the audit trail.
bpark73:
Thank you all. Lot's of great nuggets of wisdom here.
The small billing company I work for is having clients fax over all patient info and superbills and from there we bill through in-house medisoft. In addition to the massive data entry task, I've also noticed a large downtime waiting for the provider's office to send information that is missing and needed. I feel like there's got to be a better way and I'm realizing what you guys are saying about the benefits of virtually logging into clients software to do the job.
Linda, going back to the flat fee topic. I noticed in a past post you mentioned about how you have potential clients fill out a thorough evaluation so you know exactly what to charge. If you're not comfortable with sharing that form, would you mind sharing what kind of important questions you ask that help you come to an accurate quote?
Thank you all!
Brian
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