5 Most Common Medical Billing and Coding Errors

According to some estimates, up to 80% of medical bills have inaccuracies and healthcare fraud, including simple errors, costs $68 billion in the U.S. every year. Though we’ve moved toward better electronic records and technological solutions, there is a case to be made to outsource medical billing software to healthcare organizations and practices.

The most common medical billing errors can cost the patient extra in charges. But they can also cost the provider in lost revenue and a longer wait time for reimbursement. If the medical error is deemed fraudulent, the practice may need to launch an investigation and an internal or external audit. Mishandling billing can also mean damage to the organization’s reputation.

For your organization, it’s important to have a plan in place to identify medical billing errors and correct them. Or better still, learn ways to prevent these errors from occurring in the first place.

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