Patient scheduling is one of the most critical administrative tasks that have to be implemented efficiently in healthcare settings. It involves several tasks, such as booking appointments, sending...
Types of Authorizations in Medical Billing
Health insurance companies use authorization as a utilization management strategy. Authorizations in medical billing require an evaluation of the medical necessity and cost-of-care implications of...
Welcome This New Year with OSI’s Exclusive Offer!
The New Year is here and so is this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to boost your revenue cycle management (RCM) with Outsource Strategies International (OSI). On this celebratory moment, we are...
Key CPT Code Updates for 2025
The “language of medicine,” as the CPT code set is often referred to, is set to see several updates in 2025. As a provider of medical billing and coding services, we keep pace with these changes to...
Using Modifiers in Chiropractic Medical Billing
Modifiers are used in medical billing for identifying procedures that have been altered, without changing the core meaning of the code(s) submitted. Proper modifier use is crucial in claims...
How to Avoid Medical Coding Audits
Healthcare providers need to commit to medical coding best practices to minimize coding errors and ensure compliance with coding guidelines. Failure to meet the medical coding legal and regulatory...
Navigating Pain Management Billing and Coding: Challenges and Proven Best Practices
Pain management practices face several unique medical billing challenges. Accurate billing and coding is essential for proper reimbursement and compliance, but can be challenging due to the...
Healthcare Revenue Cycle Management: New Trends for 2024
The healthcare industry is undergoing a radical change marked by the aftermath of the global pandemic, AI revolution, increasing patient expectations, and workforce shortage. In the eye of this...
What is AR in Medical Billing?
Healthcare receivables or accounts receivable (AR) in medical billing is the total amount of money owed to a healthcare provider by patients, insurance companies, or other payers for services...