ASC - Surgery Center Billing Services
Choosing a seasoned billing service is crucial for the financial well-being of your ASC. Partner with us to ensure the smooth operation of your surgery center's business aspects.
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5 Star Billing Services boasts extensive experience in providing Ambulatory billing services nationwide, fully understanding the specific billing challenges faced by ASCs. Let us offer you the financial security you need.
Software Partnerships
We support a variety of EHR software companies; please contact us for more details.
Our Services
5 Star Billing Services offers complete billing, collections, and practice management solutions for ASC providers. We begin with a thorough evaluation of your practice and accounts receivable, ensuring a seamless start to our partnership. Our commitment is to your financial success, and our services include:
- Comprehensive management of account receivables
- Fast, 12-hour claims processing
- Eligibility verification through our system
- Regular claims scrubbing based on system criteria
- Professional handling of all billing inquiries
- Consistent quality assurance checks
- Up-to-date coding with quarterly updates
- Monthly reports tailored to your needs
- Weekly progress meetings
Areas of Expertise
Our billing team is highly skilled and stays current with the latest updates in ASC codes and payer requirements, ensuring accurate and timely claim submissions. We are adept at navigating the claims denial process, enabling us to efficiently appeal denied claims for prompt reimbursement. Our billing professionals are knowledgeable in:
Complex ASC billing codes and regulationsASC-specific terminologyInterpreting office and operative notesCoding for surgical procedures
Navigating code variations for multiple procedures
Receivables Management
- Coding
- Billing
- Payer relations
- Patient relations
- Collections
- Client reporting
- Fee analysis
- Managed-care contract negotiations
Why Partner with Us?
Our certified billing specialists have extensive experience with ASCs and are equipped to manage all aspects of coding and billing, ensuring timely payments and reimbursements. We collaborate closely with your facility to address challenges and establish optimal billing practices.
Our ASC billing services are US-based and adhere to HIPAA standards, ensuring the protection of your patients' sensitive information. To discover how 5 Star Billing Services can benefit your ASC, call 480-999-0180 to speak with our team.
Benefits
5 Star Billing Services combines the capabilities to manage large, multi-physician practices with the personalized attention your account needs. Our services provide:
- Increased collections and revenue
- Quicker payments and reduced stress
- Continuous access to patient and financial data
- Transparency throughout the revenue cycle
- Comprehensive financial and practice management reports
Your Surgery Center Billing Partner
A reliable ASC billing company should boost your reimbursements and outperform in-house billing in efficiency and effectiveness. It should allow your team to focus on patient care while enhancing your practice's profitability. Our account executives, with an average of eight years in ASC billing, achieve lower adjustment rates and higher A/R rates than the industry average, ensuring a higher return per processed claim.
5 Star Billing Services goes beyond mere claims processing to offer a full suite of benefits and services. Our state-of-the-art billing system ensures accurate, daily claim generation and electronic submission, enabling payments in as little as ten days.
Reducing Your Expenses
Our clients benefit from reduced office expenses through our services and software, requiring only a PC with internet access. Our comprehensive practice management software, included in our standard service, comes without additional costs for updates or support.
Preferred Health Resources stands out by offering a complete business solution for your medical billing and practice management needs, all for one fee. This includes all services and benefits, even the overnight shipping of your demographics.
Our competitive fees aim to provide the highest return on your claims without compromising service or patient support. Contact Us to learn more!
Our Medical Billing Software
We utilize advanced, web-based billing software that seamlessly integrates with your ASC's data. Our practice management software is comprehensive and included in our standard service, with no hidden costs or additional charges.
We are also compatible with your existing billing or practice management software, as our specialists have experience with major systems like Medisoft, Practice Admin, Lytec, Eclipse, AdvantX, and more.
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Why You Should Outsource Medical Billing For Your Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC)
Outsourcing medical billing to a specialized company offers numerous benefits for an Ambulatory Surgery Center (ASC). By entrusting this critical function to experts, ASCs can optimize their revenue cycle, improve efficiency, and maintain compliance with ever-evolving regulations.
First and foremost, a key advantage of outsourcing medical billing is the access to specialized knowledge and expertise. Medical billing companies are well-versed in the intricacies of coding and billing procedures, ensuring that claims are accurately submitted and reimbursements are maximized. With their sole focus on billing, these companies can stay up-to-date with the latest changes in regulations and payer requirements, reducing the likelihood of errors and denials.
Another compelling reason for an ASC to outsource their medical billing is the potential for increased revenue. By reducing the incidence of billing errors and claim denials, a medical billing company can help an ASC improve their cash flow and receive reimbursements in a timely manner. Additionally, outsourcing allows ASCs to allocate their resources more efficiently, focusing on patient care and other core operations rather than the time-consuming task of billing.
Outsourcing medical billing also offers cost-saving opportunities for ASCs. The cost of hiring, training, and retaining in-house billing staff can be substantial. By outsourcing this function, ASCs can avoid these expenses and instead pay for the services of a billing company on a contractual basis. This arrangement can lead to significant savings in terms of employee salaries, benefits, office space, and equipment.
Moreover, regulatory compliance is an essential aspect of medical billing. With constant updates in billing codes, payer policies, and government regulations, maintaining compliance can be a daunting task for ASCs. Medical billing companies, however, possess the necessary expertise and resources to ensure compliance. By outsourcing their billing, ASCs can mitigate the risk of non-compliance, which can lead to costly fines, penalties, and even legal issues.
Finally, data security is a critical concern in the healthcare industry. Medical billing companies employ advanced security measures and technologies to protect sensitive patient information, in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA). By outsourcing their billing, ASCs can benefit from these robust security systems and safeguard patient data more effectively.
In summary, outsourcing medical billing to a specialized company offers numerous advantages for an Ambulatory Surgery Center. By leveraging the expertise, efficiency, and security provided by a dedicated billing company, ASCs can optimize their revenue cycle, maintain compliance, and focus on delivering high-quality patient care.
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