Why is it complex?
Emergency departments provide life-saving, urgent care for patients admitted without prior appointment, either by themselves or, in many instances through an ambulance service. Emergency departments can be found in most hospitals throughout the nation. Due to the unplanned nature of the patient inflow billing and coding become highly complex in comparison to other specialties; and thus rely heavily on the patient care reports and accurate documentation of the same.
Most emergency medicine groups understand how vital documentation is for billing and coding, but are not thoroughly aware of the other aspects that go into coding and billing of hospital and facility services. Just as emergency medical services are coded and billed separately, hospitals code for their portion of ED services (room time, nurses, medications, and supplies) and send out their own bills. The most common issue faced in Emergency Care Services billing and coding include:
- Improper Clinical Documentation
- Medicare Denials
- Improper Patient Insurance Eligibility Verification
- Overlooked Charges
- Discharges Not Fully Billed (DNFB)
- Lack of Certified Coding Resources
- Insurance Pay-Outs
- Improper Coding Modifiers
- Medical Necessity Issues
- Provider Credentialing
- Compliance With Regulatory Changes
Are you Collecting 100% of What’s Owed?
According to recent reports, it has become commonplace for hospitals to significantly under-report the services they have provided, leading to a significant loss in potential revenue, often as much as $50 per visit. Hence the vital need for emergency medicine physicians to position themselves as valuable partners in helping their hospitals receive proper reimbursement. After all, isn’t the key to delivering exceptional patient care proportional to your practice’s financial well-being?
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Rapid, Error-Free Workflows That Match Your Fast-Paced Environment
At Bristol Healthcare Services, we understand the complex and fast-paced nature of Emergency Departments. We have an exclusive Emergency Medical Services division of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing rapid, accurate, and efficient billing and revenue cycle solutions.
We are a team of highly skilled and experienced professionals who are dedicated to providing the highest quality medical billing and coding services for Emergency Departments in clinics and hospitals. Our team is comprised of AAPC-certified experts who have more than a decade of experience in the field of Emergency Medicine.
At our company, we understand that accurate and efficient medical billing and coding is essential for the financial health of your practice. That's why we provide a comprehensive suite of services designed to ensure complete accuracy and efficiency throughout the revenue cycle process, from patient registration to payment collection.
Our team is committed to maximizing your reimbursements by ensuring that all claims are submitted accurately and on time. We use the latest technology and best practices to streamline the billing process, minimizing errors and reducing the risk of claim denials. With our help, you can rest assured that your revenue cycle is in good hands.
At our company, we pride ourselves on providing personalized and responsive customer service. We work closely with our clients to understand their unique needs and goals, and we tailor our services to meet those needs. Whether you need assistance with medical coding, claims processing, or payment collection, we are here to help.
We have enabled more than 15+ ER-based practices and hospitals to scale their revenue to newer heights while reducing out-of-pocket and other administrative expenses. Our AAPC and AHIMA certified ER coding specialists are continuously trained and updated on the latest developments, industry changes, payor requirements and governmental regulations. This enables us to provide optimized, profitable solutions for your practice in the shortest time possible, with a prime operative objective to thoroughly eliminate denials and reduce accounts receivable days to an absolute minimum.
Our team of specialists are also well versed in working with over 35+ billing and EHR software. We can either work on your current software or streamline operations with our proprietary software.
- Collect 100% of what’s rightfully owed.
- Submit clean claims on the same day.
- Post All Payments to patients within one business day.
- Immediate follow-ups on claims that hit 20+ days in aging.
- Bring down unpaid insurance to 0%.
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Don't let inefficient billing and coding processes put your Emergency Department at risk. Contact us today to learn more about how our services can benefit your practice and to request a free consultation.
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“Partnering with Bristol Healthcare Services was one of the best decisions we’ve made for our practice. Their team of experts has a deep understanding of anesthesia billing and coding, and they’ve significantly improved our revenue cycle efficiency. The results speak for themselves – our denial rates have dropped, our revenue has increased, and we now have the transparency and control we need to make informed business decisions. Bristol’s commitment to excellence has made them an invaluable partner to our practice. We highly recommend their services.”
“I wholeheartedly recommend Bristol Healthcare to any organization seeking to optimize its revenue cycle and achieve lasting financial stability. Their expertise, professionalism, and personalized approach have been instrumental to our practice's growth and success.”
“Bristol has completely transformed our cardiology practice’s billing and coding processes. Their expert team quickly identified our coding issues, provided customized training, and implemented clear protocols that led to a drastic drop in claim denials and a notable revenue increase. We’re now more efficient and can focus more on patient care. Their professionalism, attention to detail, and real-time support have been outstanding. Highly recommend them to any practice looking to improve their revenue cycle!”
“Bristol Healthcare Services transformed our practice’s coding and documentation. We saw a remarkable increase in revenue, reduced coding complications by 28%, and boosted productivity by 20% in just one year. Their tailored approach and expertise were game-changing for our practice!”
“Jay – Great. I really appreciate your in-depth analysis on our outstanding. Your AR recovery process has been excellent.”
“We greatly appreciate the conscientious nature of your team. Their concern for quality is clear in the work that they perform.”
“Your attention to detail is excellent. Thanks for catching my staff’s error. I just love talking to Ray about process improvements.”
“Jay! Thanks to you and your team for formulating a winning team! I am proud to be aligned with you guys!”
“Our partnership with Bristol proved to be a game-changer. Their expertise in revenue cycle management and their commitment to delivering excellent service has truly transformed our practice's financial outlook.”
“If it wasn’t for your verification team, I would’ve never known I needed authorization for this surgical procedure. They have consistently sent verified reports on time, every day.”
“I highly recommend Bristol to any healthcare provider seeking a reliable and efficient medical billing partner. Their commitment to excellence, attention to detail, and dedication to maximizing revenue has been instrumental in helping our practice thrive financially.”
“Do you guys ever sleep? Thank you for answering all my questions immediately. I can’t imagine what I will do without your team.”
“I thank your coders for clearing our four months backlog within two weeks. I appreciate all your recommendations, it surely helps to improve our documentation.”
“Partnering with Bristol has been one of the best decisions I've made for my clinic, and I am grateful for their invaluable support."
“You have consistently provided accurate billing entries for us. I thank the entire team for a job well done."
“Your follow-up methodology seems to be working. Our collections have been increasing month on month. Great job! Stay on it.”
“I wanted to pass on our appreciation for the work the Bristol team is doing on the new BristolByte™ Quick Save feature. I am quite impressed by the speed with which the team is making design changes and implementing a process that will surely save us time. We appreciate it!”
“Their team took the time to understand our practice’s unique needs and workflows to implement a personalized billing process that ensured improved reimbursement rates. We’ve now eliminated duplicate data entry, minimized errors, and saved our staff valuable time.“
“With their expertise in managing our billing processes, we have been able to focus on what truly matters – delivering outstanding orthopedic care to our patients.”
