A common misconception is that missed patient appointments free up time for healthcare professionals to complete other tasks. In reality, missed appointments lead to disruptions in the carefully...
How to Optimize Patient Scheduling for Efficient Billing
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...
How do Medical Billing and Coding Regulations affect Reimbursement in Healthcare Organizations?
Medical billing and coding regulations play a critical role in determining reimbursement in healthcare organizations by ensuring that services provided are accurately documented, billed, and...
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 professional medical billing and coding solutions for healthcare...
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...
What is a Denial in Medical Billing?
Effective denial management in medical billing is crucial for ensuring timely reimbursements and minimizing financial disruption for both healthcare providers and patients. A denial occurs when a...
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...