Are you running a successful ABA therapy practice or considering starting one? Then you’re probably looking at the pros and cons of in-house billing vs. outsourcing. Read on to discover 10 reasons to outsource medical billing, from reducing costs to ensuring faster, more streamlined patient collections. 1. Reduce internal staffing costs If you decide to […]
Author: Jessica Barnett
Need Health Insurance?
Have you or your patients struggled with finding or maintaining health insurance? Many new options are available currently for coverage between COBRA, marketplace and Medicaid.
Funding for Children with Autism
Need help with funding for ABA or other related services for a child with autism? Here are tips for providers and parents.
Why is eligibility and benefit verification important for ABA therapy?
Why is eligibility and benefit verification important? Inaccurate eligibility information can cost you thousands of dollars in lost revenue.
Why is Payment Posting in Medical Billing Important?
Many steps are involved in the revenue cycle management process. Posting payments and reconciling accounts is necessary to ensure that a provider is receiving all payments to which they are entitled.
What should be included in ABA intake paperwork?
Initiating ABA services can be a cumbersome and time-consuming process for both the patient and the provider. Documenting medical necessity and the need for services andthe proper consents, are a critical part of a patient’s medical record. Most of this information is gathered during the intake process, which starts before the patient’s first appointment.
Understanding CMS, NCCI, and MUEs in ABA Billing
MUEs can impact daily billing for ABA therapy. ABA providers should be familiar with the rules and regulations of CMS and NCCI.
Thinking About Opening Your Own ABA Therapy Business?
Thinking of starting an ABA practice? Here are five pitfalls to avoid.
The Difference Between Rejected & Denied Claims
Submitting healthcare claims is a complex and ever-changing process as new technology and regulations bring changes that make understanding claims processing sometimes feel like a moving target. Understanding claims processing is an evolving skill, but learning the basic language is the first step to successfully navigating this landscape. One of the keys is knowing the […]
Writing ABA Treatment Plans for Medical Necessity
Applied behavioral analysis or ABA therapy is considered medically necessary by most, but certainly not all, insurance companies or plans. Payers require that services they approve and reimburse are medically necessary, and providers must have documentation to justify these services. Review these guidelines to help prepare treatment plans.