Accurate coding is key to timely reimbursements for your audiology services. But contracts can make what seems straightforward feel like a maze. Sure, you can always correct an error — but what will the cost and delay be? We’re taking you back to basics to make sure...
Coding & Billing
TPAs? TPPs? What’s the Difference?
“My favorite part of hearing care is navigating insurance issues!” You’ve probably never heard that from a fellow hearing care provider. And with the rise of different middlemen, things seem to get more and more complicated. What’s a clinic owner or administrator to...
Establish the Right Payer Mix for Your Practice
Third-party payers (TPPs) and third-party administrators (TPAs) are beginning to play an oversize role in hearing care. They might seem like an easy avenue for referrals and a solid source of revenue, but how can you know if working with them is the right move for...
UPDATED: 2023 MPFS Final Rule Summary for Audiologists
On November 1, 2022, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) published the Medicare Physician Fee Schedule (MPFS) Final Rule, indicating Medicare Part B payment and coding methodologies for 2023. Below is a summary of the impact for audiologists...
Third-Party-Payer Networks — Deciding the Right Mix of Payers for Your Practice
Have you noticed there aren’t as many private payers in your patient mix? If not, you will soon enough: Baby boomers became the primary hearing-care demographic right as third-party payers and third-party administrators became commonplace in hearing care. This perfect...
Should I Outsource My Billing, Collections and Credentialing?
When Does It Make Sense to Consider a Strategic Partner? Running a practice can feel like three jobs, not just one. In fact, some days, patient care seems like another duty just tacked on to everything else. But anything not related to your core competency — in this...
Billing & Coding: 6 Things To Know For 2020
With Medicare Changes Just Around the Corner, Are You Ready? What do audiologists need to know about the newly final 2020 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule? From fee-for-service changes to new codes and more, here are six things to expect in the new year: 1....
Abel’s Coding Advice
It’s not too early to think about coding and insurance changes for 2020. Here are some things to consider as you plan for next year. The Medicare Physician Fee Schedule proposed rule was released on July 29, 2019, detailing the following for 2020 implementation: The...
Coding and Billing: What Students and Universities Need to Know
For years, there have been persistent questions about the requirements of supervision for students in their fourth-year clinical assignments regarding coding, billing, and Medicare. Audigy University’s frequently asked questions cut through the confusion on this and...
HIPAA Compliance: 3 Quick Tips To Keep Your Practice Compliant
Running just about any business in the health care sector comes with having to protect consumers’ health information, so how can you avoid potential problems while trying to comply with the federal Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act? Gain confidence...