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The One Source Medical Billing blog section provides informative articles relating to the medical billing field. This section is administered and maintained to offer information and suggestions from the experts at One Source Medical Billing. Our mission is to inform and educate you with the latest developments in the Medical Billing field.

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What Is Claim Adjudication? A Critical Phrase In Medical Billing

October 10th, 2023

The process of submitting a patient’s claim to their insurance provider and receiving reimbursement after the provider performs a manual review of it may appear straightforward, but it’s not that simple. There’s significant information, billing codes, clinical data, and much more involved in the claims submission process that makes it complicated. Every medical claim, whether […]

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Key Steps for a Successful Revenue Cycle Optimization Strategy

August 04th, 2023

In the healthcare industry, achieving revenue cycle optimization can be challenging as it involves many parts, such as charge capture, registration, patient collections, remittance processing, insurance claim follow-ups, and other billing and coding practices.  To mitigate losses, hospitals and health systems must keep all departments within the organization updated regarding the current industry trends and […]

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A Closer Look at Common Medical Billing Errors

July 31st, 2023

Medical billers and coders deal with thousands of codes when documenting procedures and other relevant treatments provided to patients, making medical billing errors inevitable in some cases. However, when these errors occur, they can impact the claims process, leading to denied claims or delayed reimbursement, resulting in a loss of revenue. Typically, errors in medical […]

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9 Essential Medical Billing and Coding Tips for Healthcare Providers

July 28th, 2023

Medical billing and coding are complex procedures that play a vital role in ensuring accurate and timely reimbursement in the healthcare industry. Navigating the intricacies of these procedures and establishing the best practices to optimize revenue for the facility or practice is always a challenge for healthcare providers. Therefore, following these medical billing tips for […]

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Unveiling the UB-04 Form: A Comprehensive Guide to Streamlining the Medical Billing Claims Process 

July 11th, 2023

As a healthcare professional, you would be familiar with the importance of medical billing in optimizing a practice’s revenue cycle. Submitting claims and accurate billing can be complex and overwhelming procedures due to the ever-evolving insurance and compliance regulations- especially when you have to complete detailed forms like the UB 04 claim form.  Whether you […]

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Is Medical Billing And Coding Worth It?

March 17th, 2023

Introduction As a healthcare institution, you may wonder if outsourcing medical billing and coding services is worth the investment. In today’s ever-changing healthcare landscape, medical billing and coding play a crucial role in ensuring the financial health of your institution. This article will explore the merits and demerits of outsourcing medical billing and coding services […]

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