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Behavioral Health: Case Study

Medisys Compliance

Before diving in to the kind of work that the medical billing companies can offer you, let us take a look at the kind of medical billing services that are involved in the behavioral health industry. Health billing for the behavioral industry. Billing under physiotherapy.

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Benefits of Outsourcing Mental Health Billing Services

Medisys Compliance

Medical billing for behavioral health may be more challenging than for other healthcare specialties due to the specialty’s complexity. High claim denial rates are a result of budget restrictions, a lack of committed staff to modify billing codes for behavioral health, insurance limitations, and regulatory changes.

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HIPAA Compliance for Behavioral Health Billing

Medisys Compliance

Introduction As a behavioral health provider, protecting your patients’ privacy must be your top priority. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a federal law that safeguards the privacy of individuals’ health information, including mental health and substance abuse treatment records.

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New Surprise Billing Requirements

Medisys Compliance

These requirements generally apply to items and services provided to consumers enrolled in group health plans, group or individual health insurance coverage, and Federal Employees Health Benefits plans. Patient Protection against Balance Billing. Providing Good Faith Estimate.

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Strategies for Ensuring Radiology Billing Compliance

Medisys Compliance

In this article, we will explore the complex landscape of radiology billing compliance, exploring key regulations, audit processes, and strategies for ensuring adherence to guidelines. Understanding Regulatory Framework Radiology billing is governed by a multitude of regulations at the federal, state, and local levels.

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Mental Health Omnibus Bill: A Comprehensive Guide for Providers

Medisys Compliance

Policy Changes: Parity between mental and physical health insurance is emphasized, and Medicare Advantage plans will be required to offer adequate mental health coverage. Mental Health Billing and the Mental Health Omnibus Bill These changes will undoubtedly affect billing practices.

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Top Compliance Issues In 2023: What You Can Do

Medisys Compliance

Let us discuss the top compliance issues in the medical billing industry, shall we? HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act( HIPAA) is a federal law that establishes the national standards for protecting the privacy and security of individuals’ personal health information ( PHI).