Reducing billing errors at the point of service. (Practice Management Clinic).Few things are more frustrating frus·trate tr.v. frus·trat·ed, frus·trat·ing, frus·trates 1. a. To prevent from accomplishing a purpose or fulfilling a desire; thwart: than continuing to repeat the same error. Your software should be able to track claims denials. (1) Once you know that a certain CPT CPT See: Carriage Paid To code has been denied because of an inappropriate ICD-9 selection, the clinician clinician /cli·ni·cian/ (kli-nish´in) an expert clinical physician and teacher. cli·ni·cian n. at the point of service should be alerted to avoid that selection again. Relational SQL SQL in full Structured Query Language. Computer programming language used for retrieving records or parts of records in databases and performing various calculations before displaying the results. database architecture, such as Windows SQL, allows for this information to be transferred to the electronic "superbill" (2) at the point of service (figure). This will translate into one less denial, valuable time saved, and increased revenue for your practice. References (1.) Isenberg SF. 'Campaigns' and 'denial workfiles.' Ear Nose Throat J 2002;81:504. (2.) Isenberg SF. Electronic 'superbills.' Ear Nose Throat J 2002; 81:439. Dr. Isenberg is an otolaryngologist in private practice in Indianapolis; sisenberg@good4docs.com |
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