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The Unconscionability of Emergency Room “Cash Pay” Contracts

Bill of Health

First, these contracts are presented as take it or leave it agreements. Crucially, unlike similar contracts in other industries, such as apartment leasing agreements, patients do not have the time to seek out or consider alternative options for medical care. Cash pay contracts exhibit multiple hallmarks of this concept.

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Not All Surprises Are Presents: Preventing Surprise Medical Bills under the No Surprises Act

McBrayer Law Blog

Posted In Hospitals , medical billing , No Surprises Act To address surprise medical costs for consumers, Congress recently passed an extremely complicated bill: No Surprises Act (“The Act”). No Surprises Act aims to prevent surprise medical bills or balance billing in the American health care system.

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Top 10 FAQs on Medical Billing Services

Medisys Compliance

On a similar note, it goes without saying that patient satisfaction will be impacted by the medical billing services. The following are some of the frequently asked questions regarding patient medical billing services. What is covered by the medical billing services offered by Medisys Data Solutions?

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Why the CFPB Medical Debt Credit Reporting Ban Could Hurt More Than It Helps

Healthcare IT Today

A Big Change There’s no question that the healthcare industry is experiencing a medical debt crisis. One in five adults in the US is burdened with medical debt, and medical bills are a leading cause of bankruptcy and financial hardship.

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Why the CFPB Medical Debt Credit Reporting Ban Could Hurt More Than It Helps

HIT Consultant

A Big Change There’s no question that the healthcare industry is experiencing a medical debt crisis. One in five adults in the US is burdened with medical debt, and medical bills are a leading cause of bankruptcy and financial hardship.

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Understanding CPT Code 99204 – PCC Quick Guide

Physician Credentialing Company

Medical billing and coding are the cornerstone of maintaining financial stability in the healthcare sector. Medical services are mentioned in the form of CPT codes in the medical bills. Medical services are mentioned in the form of CPT codes in the medical bills.

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Radiology Billing Denial Management: A Comprehensive Guide

Medisys Compliance

Radiology billing presents unique challenges that set it apart from other areas of medical billing. From technical complexities in coding to the need for precise documentation and frequent prior authorizations, radiology billing demands accuracy and attention to detail.