Common errors when billing a physician service

Written by Reed Tinsley, CPA | January 23, 2017

  1. Inputting incorrect information for the provider (name, address, etc)
  2. Inputting incorrect information about the patient (name, sex, date of birth, insurance info., etc)
  3. Using too little or many digits for ICD-10 codes
  4. Inputting incorrect information about the insurance provider (PO number, address, contact)
  5. Entering mismatched treatment and diagnosis codes
  6. Ignoring/forgetting to enter codes for services performed by the physician

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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