#2 Patient Arrives-signs the Sign-In Sheet, fills our information sheet and gives you insurance card copy, drivers' license and pertinent information needed for billing. (Copy is made for A.M.S.)
#3 Patient
Encounter with the Doctor
Physician marks the superbill/encounter form with CPT code and ICD9. Notates
any special handling. (Copy is made for A.M.S.)
#4 Daysheet
Completed
Upon check-out, the receptionist lists all charges, payments, including
copays, verifies patient is in good standing, documents any special needs
the patient may advise and advises the patient to "have a good day."
#5 Copy and
Mailing
All work for the day is copied and mailed to A.M.S. (If local, courier
pickup is available)
#6 A.M.S. Receives
Data
Upon receipt, your work is logged in and date stamped. A.M.S. processor
will enter your daily work and balance, update and accept the edit. Electronic
billing is completed with any paper HCFA's printed or patient correspondence
Month End Receipts must balance prior to closing.
#7 Payments/Deposits
All payments/insurance correspondence goes directly to you. These are
listed on a daysheet for balancing purposes. Adjustments are posted by
the information supplied on our initial meeting information request and
balance billing is completed to patient or secondary insurance.
#8 Collections
Monthly statements, insurance reviews, itemized statement requests, are
only part of what we do monthly to collect your money. Coupon Books allow
monthly payments. We are not over-aggressive in any way. We try to get
some type of payment from the patient as to what is affordable.
END
RESULT FOR BOTH PARTIES IS A ZERO BALANCE ACCOUNT!