Importance of collecting accurate and complete patient billing information The importance of collecting accurate and complete patient billing information at the time of the patient’s emergency department or urgent care service cannot be overstated. Getting claims processed promptly and completely for health insurance reimbursement is essential for maximizing ER cash flow and revenues. The Medical Billing process during emergency department or urgent care services begins at the point of registration. It is extremely important that the registration staff collects complete and accurate patient billing information from the patient. Verifying the accuracy of the information will help expedite the medical billing process and eliminate potential errors that would delay payments from insurance companies.
Maximizing Cashflow and Rapid Insurance Reimbursement Emergency room registration staff should be well trained in the proper questions to ask, information to collect, and special forms to complete when appropriate. Collecting accurate information at the time of service can help ensure that the medical billing process is complete, accurate and as error-free as possible. Any inaccurate or incomplete information that is received at the time of service can delay the claim being processed by the insurance and ultimately delay payments for the patient’s visit.
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