Mission-Critical Billing Practices for New ASCs
Opening a new ambulatory surgery center (ASC) is a marathon, not a sprint. Despite the laundry list of to-dos and endless obligations, there is one process that new ASC administrators should place at the top of the list: billing. Without due diligence in each step of the revenue cycle, leadership teams essentially guarantee that money […]
4 Revenue Cycle Management Mistakes to Avoid
It’s no secret that a healthy revenue cycle is the lifeblood of a thriving ambulatory surgery center (ASC). However, proper management is a must for keeping a steady cash flow. Without close supervision in each step, your surgery center can fall prey to common revenue cycle management (RCM) pitfalls that wreak havoc on your bottom […]
Industry Update: 2023 ASC Government Affairs
Are you keeping up to date on new ASC legislation? Staying current on recent and upcoming billing and coding changes can help your ASC maximize reimbursements and avoid unnecessary financial penalties. Full Speed Ahead: Advocating for the Nationwide ASC Community As a member of the Ambulatory Surgery Center Association (ASCA), in2itive is on a mission […]
Insights to Ophthalmology Coding
In recent years, ophthalmology practices within ASC facilities have been steadily increasing. As the speciality has grown, our subject matter experts have gotten to dive more into the world of ophthalmology coding as they navigate the world of cataracts, glaucomas and beyond. In chatting with our Coding Compliance Auditor, Micah, we have some tips – […]
Have You Audited in 2021?
As the year comes to a close, businesses are working to best prepare themselves for 2022. From budget planning to reviewing 2021 services and so on, we are all looking at how to best set ourselves up for success in the new year. One of the best ways to prepare your ASC as you welcome […]
How Do You Prioritize the Patient Experience?
“If it’s not broke, don’t fix it.” Or, so the saying goes. The medical industry is seeing constant advances in technology and procedures, but some areas of medical care remain antiquated; this can be due to convenience, comfort, or anything in between. We have seen ASCs that still have record rooms filled to the brim […]
5 Revenue Cycle Road Blocks (& How to Overcome Them)
In every ASC, there will inevitably be challenges somewhere within the revenue cycle. While they may differ from center to center, we have seen common challenges amongst centers prior to partnering with in2itive. Let’s take a look at 5 of the common challenges we have seen within the revenue cycle, and our tips for combatting […]
Our Top Tips: Orthopedic Surgery Coding
When coding for orthopedic surgery, properly understanding and translating documentation is vital. Coding for treatments at your ASC can be complicated, especially those involving orthopedic surgeries. Correct orthopedic documentation translates into proper surgery coding, which will boost your revenue cycle and ensure efficient reimbursement. In this post, we address some of the most common orthopedic […]
Owning the Awkwardness
Take a moment and imagine this: you’re taking a trip to the grocery store to gather food for the coming week. You spend your time walking up and down aisles collecting ingredients for each meal, then proceed to the line where your items are scanned and bagged. Yet, this entire time, you have had no […]
Solving Your Problematic Payer Issues with in2itive
Do you have a payer that is a thorn in your side? From consistent denials to non-existent payments, this payer often puts themselves into your higher aging buckets and gives you a run for your money. Unfortunately, this is a common theme seen in ASC billing offices, and balances often end up written off when […]