In the video, RevCycle Partners Credentialing Services Manager Dave Kegel answers the most frequently asked questions about outsourcing your practice's ongoing credentialing. The video helps optometry practices sort through the decision of outsourcing credentialing.
It takes longer than you think. Here are tips to stay on track. You snagged a promising optometry grad. She will perfectly round out your team. You’re eager to pull her into the rotation. But first things first: She must get credentialed. Don’t be surprised if the credentialing process takes longer than you thought. To help you frame credentialing your optometry grad, Dave Kegel, manager of RevCycle Partners’ credentialing team, sheds light on how long it really takes and offers ideas for...
The cloud-based technology will give owners, practice managers, and billers a clear view into their billing operations for the first time. January 2024 CHICAGO, IL – This spring, RevCycle Partners will launch OneSpot, a cloud-based, billing software product for eyecare practices. OneSpot is productivity software that simplifies and organizes complex billing tasks, providing the entire team with a clear view of the insurance side of the business. “OneSpot is based on the enterprise technology...
A checklist with tips to make insurance billing efficient in the new year. by Melissa Jacobson, RevCycle Partners Operations Manager As the countdown to the new year ticks away, it's time to ensure your eyecare practice is well-prepared for 2024. It's easy to get caught up in the day-to-day operation of your practice—and let the little things slip. But revisiting some fundamental best practices—in credentialing, E&B verification, and billing—can make a significant difference in your...
And strategies to keep your billing in tip-top shape. by Melissa Jacobson, RevCycle Partners Operations Manager Are you concerned about the state of your eyecare practice's finances? Is your biller doing the work they were tasked with? Are they falling behind on accounts receivables (AR)? Could there be money on the table waiting to be claimed? These are vital questions every eyecare practice owner should ask. Efficient billing management is essential for your practice's financial well-being....
The revenue cycle management company extends its insurance billing support to optometry practices using MaximEyes.com. October 2023 CHICAGO, IL – RevCycle Partners, a leading revenue cycle management (RCM) company, is excited to announce its extended support for MaximEyes.com, a cloud-based eyecare practice EHR and practice management software. MaximEyes.com recently introduced user-friendly updates to its cloud-based product offerings, aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for eyecare...
"Are my vendors HIPAA compliant?" It's a question most physicians overlook. They're too focused on internal measures. However, ensuring HIPAA compliance beyond your practice is key to safeguarding patients' protected health insurance (PHI). In this episode, RevCycle Partners' experts Christine Schneider and Jon Kettner explain the importance of vendors in ensuring HIPAA compliance. They highlight the proactive steps RevCycle Partners takes and offer guidance to bolster defenses against...
A comprehensive guide for modifiers, payer portals, and timely filing. You’re the billing expert. But even experts come up against roadblocks. And when it comes to insurance billings, roadblocks crop up at unexpected times. When RevCycle Partners’ team of billers asked for you to share your toughest billing questions, we received a variety that boggle the best of billers, from misunderstood modifiers, payer portal logins, and timely filing best practices. Whether you’re a seasoned healthcare...
The 6 Benefits of an Aging Claims Clean-Up from RevCycle Partners Do you know the true health of your accounts receivables? It’s easy to get caught up in your day-to-day care of patients and assume your billing team has your AR under control. But even the best billers sometimes overlook aging claims. Download the PDF »
Learn more about Medicare, payer portals, and modifiers. In this live Q&A, RevCycle Partners' experts answer PECAA members' question about insurance billing. From questions concerning the differences between Railroad Medicare and traditional Medicare, how to use payer portals, and when and how to use different modifiers, this webinar provides answers to your most pressing questions about insurance billing.
With the expansion to OfficeMate, WeVerify is available to more eyecare practices. August 2023 CHICAGO, IL – WeVerify, RevCycle Partners’ eligibility and verification service, now supports OfficeMate, a leading practice management software solution for eyecare practices. WeVerify is a service that provides practice staff an immediate picture of the benefits available for each patient at least two days before the visit for vision and medical payers. For many eyecare practices, identifying...
Are you an optometrist grappling with whether to outsource your Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) activities? Maybe you’re expanding to multiple locations. Maybe you’ve had a string of billers leave, wreaking havoc on your AR. Or maybe you’re merging or being acquired, have specific compliance concerns, or simply desire to focus more on patient care. Whatever your reason, outsourcing is a big decision—especially if you have never outsourced before. It's natural to have concerns. What will the...
CPT II Codes Required for Diabetic Diagnosis Important changes have been made to claim submissions with VSP and Eyemed that directly impact your insurance billing. Both payers now require the use of CPT II codes in conjunction with diabetic diagnosis codes. Here are the details you’ll need to adjust to the changes: VSP Claim Submissions and CPT II Codes VSP now requires the reporting of an accompanying CPT II code when a diabetic diagnosis code is used. The purpose of these CPT II codes is to...
What You Need to Know About Payer Portals When reviewing payer portals, it's important to assess your office and what payers are currently taking. For the most part, each payer has a portal available. It's simply a matter of what payer and type of portal is available. In this webinar, RevCycle Partners' billing services group managers Danielle Kiger and Monica Kinnamore share tips on how to navigate payer portals. This webinar will help you understand what payer portals are available, and how...
Partnership supports IDOC’s objectives of helping independent optometry practices grow and succeed. January 2023 CHICAGO, IL – IDOC has selected RevCycle Partners as a referred revenue cycle management vendor. IDOC is a service-focused, business development consultancy for independent optometry practices. RevCycle Partners is one of the largest revenue cycle management (RCM) companies serving eyecare practices in the optometry industry. As an IDOC partner, RevCycle Partners will extend IDOC’s...
Have you ever unintentionally billed a patient who wasn't responsible for specific charges? Such situations can be stressful for both you and the patient. In this video, we're zooming in on Qualified Medicare Beneficiaries, or QMB, a crucial aspect of Medicare billing that can prevent these hairy situations.
Insurance claim denials due to eligibility issues can cause significant delays. And that leads to frustrations for patients and your practice. Dealing with Medicare denials can feel like navigating a labyrinth – winding, confusing, and filled with dead-ends. But there’s a tool available to help you overcome these challenges so your practice is more efficient: the Medicare portal. If you’ve ever take this tool for granted, tune in so you can learn how helpful it can be for billing Medicare.
Do you ever feel overwhelmed when dealing with Medicare billing? It's understandable. Medicare comes in several types, each with their unique billing requirements. Understanding the differences between each is the foundation to successful Medicare billing. Here are 3 tips to help you correctly identify each Medicare plan.
A smart resource to tap into in addition to your clearinghouse. By Sarah Gray, RevCycle Partners When you have a clearinghouse portal to submit your claims, you may wonder why you would ever need to use an insurance payer portal. What’s the point of using payer portals? More portals create more pains: another system to learn; more passwords to manage; too many windows open on your desktop monitor. You might be surprised to know the hidden benefits of using payer portals in addition to a...
A Q&A with WeCredential Manager Dave Kegel From billing locum tenens to CAQH applications to when you can start billing under a new grad: there are plenty of misunderstandings about billing and credentialing. Dave Kegel, Manager of WeCredential, breaks down your most pressing questions to help you with billing and credentialing new providers. Q: I’m opening a cold start with only me as a doctor. Do I need a group NPI? DK: It depends on how your organization is classified. Usually, if it's...
The Ins and Outs of Credentialing a New Provider Credentialing a new provider can be tricky. In this webinar, RevCycle Partners' credentialing manager Dave Kegel provides the ins and outs on how to credential a new provider. This webinar will help you understand how to correctly submit forms, how to use Medicare and Medicaid IDs, what to do with closed networks, and more! After watching, you'll have a better understanding of how to credential a new provider.
Medicare is tricky. Our billing expert simplifies it for you. By Casey Squicquero, Staff Development Manager, RevCycle Partners Just when you think you have a grasp on Medicare, a claim is denied. Medicare has a dizzying number of exceptions that make billing not for the faint of heart. In a recent webinar, “Simplifying Medicare: A Start to Finish Process,” your toughest Medicare billing questions were answered. But our audience had more tough Medicare Billing questions after the presentation....
A Start to Finish Process of How to Simplify Your Billing Billing Medicare can be complicated. In this webinar, RevCycle Partners' Melissa Jacobson and Casey Squicquero provide tips on how to simply billing for Medicare. This webinar will help you understand the different types of Medicare, and teach you how to find key indicators, and know when and why to use Advanced Beneficiary Notice. After watching, you'll have a better understanding of how to simplify billing for Medicare.
RevCycle Partners will assist the Missouri nonprofit as it serves the community’s underserved youth. December 15, 2022 CHICAGO, IL – Kids Vision for Life St. Louis recently selected RevCycle Partners, a revenue cycle management company, to help manage its Medicaid billing claims and credential its optometrists. The nonprofit provides no-cost vision services to underserved students in the St. Louis, Missouri, area. Through its insurance billing and credentialing services, RevCycle Partners...
Common Scenarios of Misuse and How to Use Them Properly Brought to you by RevCycle Partners, this webinar explains how to use modifiers for insurance billing. Learn about common scenarios of misuse, how to properly use modifiers, and the specifics of Modifier 24, Modifier 55, and more. Watch the webinar here.
How to use Modifier 59 properly. By Melissa Jacobson, Operations Manager, RevCycle Partners Misuse of modifiers remains a consistent problem amongst optometric practices. They can be tricky to understand. And even trickier to know when to use. Misuse of common modifiers leads to inevitable claim denials (and headaches for providers). One of the trickier modifiers—the most misused modifier—is Modifier 59. What Is Modifier 59? Modifier 59 is used to identify procedures and services that are not...
Insurance billers asked. And we answered. Melissa Jacobson, Operations Manager, RevCycle Partners When a medical claim is denied, it’s often because of a missing modifier or a misused modifier combination. It’s easy to mix up modifiers. Unfortunately, mix-ups can lead to delays in payments or, in some cases, nonpayment. Worse, they might trigger an audit that can lead to hefty fines. RevCycle Partners recently presented a webinar, “Commonly Confused Modifiers: Common Scenarios of Misuse and...
How to Use Modifiers for Insurance Billing Brought to you by Professional Eye Care Associates of America (PECAA), and in partnership with RevCycle Partners, this webinar explains how to use modifiers for insurance billing. Learn about common scenarios of misuse and how to properly use modifiers. Providing additional information on CPTs and HCPCs to payers to make sure providers get paid correctly for their services, modifiers clarify what occurred during a patient's visit. In order to properly...
With the expansion to Crystal PM, WeVerify is available to more eyecare practices. August 18, 2022 CHICAGO, IL – WeVerify, RevCycle Partners’ eligibility and verification service, now supports Crystal PM, a leading practice management and EHR software provider. WeVerify is designed to give practice staff an immediate picture of the benefits available for each patient two days before the visit for vision and medical payers. For many eyecare practices, patient benefits verification before the...