tci Part B Insider - 2010 Issue 40

Reimbursement: 5 Tips Help You Keep the Money Flowing Into Your Practice

Medicare conversion factor changes mean it's essential to collect every penny you can.With CMS once again slashing the conversion factor and cutting pay to many specialists, you can't afford to let any pennies leak out of your practice. Follow these quick tips to ensure that you're bringing in maximum dollars to your practice:1. Take Incident-To Seriously: Under Medicare's incidentto rules, qualified mid-level providers (MLPs) can treat certain patients and still bill the visit under the doctor's NPI, bringing in 100 percent of the assigned fee for the codes you report. To qualify for incident-to billing, the doctor must...

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