imi Billing
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Billing
cycle
begins under the direction of your account representative.
Their emphasis is on precise & verified information, since
accurate submission of the initial billing is critical for prompt
reimbursement.
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Patient
charts
we receive are coded & the initial bill is sent out within 48 hours.
Each HCFA billing is reviewed prior to mailing to insure accuracy.
Claims will be submitted electronically where possible.
imi is HIPAA compliant in all handling of patient information.
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Guarantors
of
patient accounts are sent statements monthly, this keeps them informed on
account status.
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Contractual
Adjustments (C/A), professional courtesies & bankruptcies are
processed daily & computer traced.
Your account representative will make sure all adjustments to
accounts are done in a timely manner.
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ALL
billing inquiries are handled by imi
personnel between the hours of 8:00am-4:30 pm MST. Local &
toll-free phone numbers are provided on all statements.
All billing questions are handled in an efficient, courteous &
professional manner through our office.
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Calls
to your office regarding billing are kept to a minimum.
Any complaint regarding medical care &/or perception of
services, are referred through imi management
to your EMS chief &/or administrator for determination.
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Payments
are received at your bank using a lock-box service.
Deposit information is delivered to imi
& posted to accounts daily. Explanation
of Benefits (EOB) are copied for secondary billing & are re-billed
daily. YOU HAVE TOTAL CONTROL OF
YOUR REVENUE THAT IS COLLECTED. This
is in complete compliance with CMS guidelines.
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IMI
reimbursement is
a % of the amount of money collected not a % of amount billed out.
Again, the money is deposited into your account & you reimburse
imi.
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Overpayments
are refunded on a monthly basis. imi will audit, verify overpayment requests, & promptly pay the
refund. Overpayments that are
refunded by imi will be
reimbursed back to imi at our
monthly reconciliation meeting. To
follow Medicare compliance, this must be done within 30 days from receipt
of payment.
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Payment
plans are set up and monitored until paid (no interest added).
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A
list of aging
accounts ready for collections is forwarded to you for review &
adjustments if necessary. The
agency we use is charging us 25%, this includes claims that go legal.
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