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Medical billing in family practice As independent family medicine practices look for ways to reduce costs while maintaining a healthy revenue stream, outsourcing medical billing is a logical and positive consideration. The challenge is finding a billing partner that has a track record of success in general practice billing.

As the population ages and more patients become eligible for Medicare, we know the challenges general practitioners face in staying financially strong. The idea that billing in family medicine, as opposed to specialty medicine, is easy is a myth. Let Cvikota MBS help you navigate MIPS and provide the resources you need to stay successful. Contact us today to learn more.

Statistics say that 95% of patients who are satisfied with their care and billing process return to the same provider, and patients who are satisfied with your billing process are proven to be 41% more likely to pay in full.* We meet your patients the way you would: with pleasant and helpful personal service, patient-friendly billing, and online payment options. Contact us today to find out how Cvikota Medical Business Services can help your practice.

4 Mistakes To Avoid When With Family Practice Billing Coders need to have a firm grasp on standard coding for primary care as family practice continues to face various issues. They need an updated CPT manual to alert coders and providers to revised, deleted and new codes. As far as billing goes, there are a few mistakes that physicians should avoid at all costs when billing in family practice. Let's take a look at these mistakes physicians can make when billing.

INACCURACIES IN FILLING OUT FORMS. This mistake often occurs when physicians are very busy in a single day. One small mistake can result in a claim being denied and the claim having to be refiled. Primary care physicians are busy reassuring their patients and forget to fill in minor details correctly and verify that the diagnosis code matches the procedure performed. To avoid this, you need to follow a basic checklist and assign a staff member to double-check all information to avoid any kind of inaccuracy that can lead to a claim denial.

TURN A BLIND EYE TO PATIENT'S INSURANCE. Often, a claim is denied when primary care physicians ignore the insurance policies of their known patients. They take these patients for granted because they have previously reviewed

their insurance and think they have the same insurance plan they had at their first visit. Few reasons for denying claims are that the patient's coverage has ended or that the patient is not eligible for a benefit based on the insurance plan they have chosen. Don't neglect the verification part, even if the patient is known to you.

UNDERBILLING Most primary care physicians are not even aware of the billing rules that apply to non-physician practitioners. In addition to this unawareness, visit rules that family physicians skip when billing can also be costly. There is a possibility that these two factors combined account for 85% of the total cost. Improper coding, because codes are not regularly updated or are coded incorrectly, can lead to billing errors.