Medical Billing Systems

Writen by Damian Sofsian

Medical billing system is a comprehensive system that includes all the particulars required for efficient insurance claims. Medical billing was earlier done on paper, completely manually. With the advancement of technology, electronic billing systems are introduced. In recent years, software systems perform the function of medical billing systems. Medical billing is a complicated task, in which a minute error will lead to the rejection of the insurance application. Medical billing systems assist to avoid such errors and help you create an efficient claim application without any loop holes. Modern billing systems simplify the claimants' filing process and ensure the accuracy of medical claims and patient billing.

Medical billing systems follow a systematic pattern to process the insurance claims of the patient, based on the billing information received through fax or courier. In manual systems, the claim amounts are calculated on paper. Earlier manual billing record was in the HCFA standardized form. In electronic systems, the claims are processed by a billing software system and after final cross checking, the claims are sent to insurance carriers for processing and payment. Advanced methods utilize remote data exchanges between medical billing software and the computer of the medical provider for automated filing of the processed claim. Insurance codes such as ICD-9, HCPCS, CPT and anesthesia codes are pre-installed in these systems. Modern medical billing systems work in compliance with the health insurance portability and accountability act (HIPAA).

Most medical billing systems are user friendly with many customizable tools. Modern systems also provide analysis reports on procedures performed, payments received, and accounts adjusted for any period. They can include additional medical functionalities in bills such as trip reporting for ambulance companies, transaction details for anesthesia billing etc. Electronic claim submission aids automated cash flow. Online systems help to streamline the activities from any Internet source.

Clinic Medical Billing System, SoftAid, Medisoft, MedOffice, and Medbilling are some of the popular billing systems.

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