Emergency Medical Services
Billing
All complications with EMS billing are solved here at Medicotechllc. Outsource to reduce administrative burden and boost revenue/full reimbursements. We have medical billing and coding experts who understand your needs and serve accordingly.
Our Emergency Medical Services Billing services go beyond just billing. We also handle denial management, patient payment collections, revenue cycle management, and provider credentialing.
Comprehensive EMS Revenue Cycle Management Services
Whether you provide emergency or non-emergency services, we have the resources, knowledge, and capable staff to handle your medical billing and related services.
EMS Providers Credentialing/Enrollment
Grow your patient base and increase your visits beyond what you’re getting now. Get credentialed quickly with providers like Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial insurances to access and treat their patients.
EMS Billing Services
Capturing medical necessity and the correct Level of Service (LOS) (BLS/ALS/specialty transport) is vital. Managed through rules on waivers, signatures, and mileage, we ensure accurate reimbursements for your practice.
EMS Medical Coding
Experts trained with the latest CPT, ICD-10 CM, HCPCS Level 1 & 2, revenue codes, modifiers, NEMSIS, and place of service codes to ensure 99% coding accuracy. This means fewer denials, fewer delays, and complete reimbursements.
Handling Claim Rejections
We help providers escape their nightmares (denials) by double-checking before submission and ensuring accurate patient data with correct codes. This avoids denials and saves both providers and us from the rework that costs time and money.
Healthcare Insurance Verification
From patient registration to eligibility check, you need a partner ensuring accuracy. We quickly verify active coverage, copays, and deductibles at the point of service, especially for emergent, time-critical care transports.
Patient Help Desk/Front Desk
For practices to succeed, they need patient-friendly solutions for their help desk and front desk. Many practices fail not because of revenue cycle management, medical billing, or treatment procedures, but due to poor patient help desk support.
Out-of-Network Billing
Emergency Medical Services is one of those specialties that receives many out-of-network patients, especially for ground ambulance services. We ensure full compliance with out-of-network billing, particularly in accordance with the federal No Surprise Act for air ambulance services, emergency room physicians, and out-of-network care at in-network facilities. Claims are processed out of our database once charge entries are completed accurately.
Comprehensive EMS Revenue Cycle Management Services
Whether you provide emergency or non-emergency services, we have the resources, knowledge, and capable staff to handle your medical billing and related services.
- Less Admin Burden: When you outsource, you hand over your billing, credentialing, and revenue cycle management, resulting in less administrative burden for you.
- EMTALA Compliant Outsourced Billers: We provide solutions that comply with all EMS standards and guidelines including HIPAA, EMTALA, and others.
- Increased Revenue/Collections: Medicotechllc ensures every claim is fully paid, whether the payments come from patients or payers.
- Less Denials: No reworks, with us you get assurance of claim being paid on the first submissions which mean less denials for your practice.
- Trained Experts in Coding/Billing: Our experts are specifically trained in EMS billing, ensuring Point of Pickup and Drop-off codes are documented easily and efficiently.
- Error Prevention: The better experts you hire mean the better error detection and prevention is saving your practice from denials.
- AR Management: All revenue paid and accounts well managed is what providers need. We ensure they are expertly handled.
- 97% Net Collection Rate: Claiming 97% collection rates is a risk we’re willing to take. If you’re looking for someone to maintain these high rates for your practice, you’ll find them here.
Medical Billing Software We Use
Medicotechllc experts are trained to utilize the latest technologies available. Our staff undergoes regular training on the newest regulations and tools, ensuring we deliver the best possible, hassle-free services. We provide monthly custom reporting that helps our clients address ongoing challenges, get an overview of revenue cycle management, and identify areas that need improvement. Software our billers are experts in are Tebra, eClinicalWorks, AetnaHealth, CollaborateMD, and others.
Audit Tracking
For Specialty EMS like Critical Care Transport (CCT), an Audit Tracking system is key to quality. It automatically logs who accessed or changed Patient Care Records (PCRs), especially details on specialized care like ventilator settings or infusion pump data. This helps us quickly check if teams followed clinical operating guidelines (COGs) and HIPAA/EMTALA rules, which is vital for quick retrospective chart review and fixing any recurring issues. Keep your records accurate for timely complete reimbursements.
Frequently Asked Questions
How can outsourcing EMS billing help reduce administrative costs?
Outsourcing EMS billing allows you to eliminate in-house billing staff, cutting costs and reducing overhead, while ensuring compliance and accuracy.
What steps do you take to prevent EMS billing denials?
We utilize expert coders, thorough claim checks, and comprehensive data verification to ensure correct submissions, minimizing the risk of denials.
How do you handle out-of-network billing for EMS services?
We comply with federal regulations like the No Surprise Act, ensuring full reimbursement for out-of-network services, including air ambulance and emergency care.
What billing software do you use for EMS services?
We are proficient in leading EMS billing platforms like Tebra, eClinicalWorks, and CollaborateMD, providing streamlined and efficient billing solutions.
How does your EMS revenue cycle management improve collection rates?
Our revenue cycle management focuses on reducing denials, ensuring timely claims submission, and proactive follow-ups, resulting in a 97% net collection rate.