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Most healthcare practices have experienced the same frustrating scenario. The patient was seen. The documentation was completed. The claim was submitted correctly. Every step appears to have gone according to plan, yet weeks later, the payment still hasn't arrived...
Read Article →Excellent patient care deserves documentation that reflects the full value of your clinical expertise. Learn how stronger clinical documentation, clearer medical decision making, and better documentation habits can improve coding accuracy, support reimbursement, strengthen audit readiness, and create a more complete record of the care you provide.
Not every revenue leak appears as a denied claim. Many eye care practices lose billable revenue long before a claim is ever submitted because completed services are never captured. Learn how hidden workflow gaps, inconsistent charge capture, and operational blind spots can quietly impact your bottom line—and what you can do to identify them.
Learn how EVAA Fast Pay automates eligibility verification, claims submission, and payment posting to reduce billing workload, improve accuracy, and accelerate reimbursements.
The version of Form CMS-R-131 currently in your files is scheduled to expire on January 31, 2026. However, as of the posting of this blog, CMS is actively developing an updated version of the form. Providers should continue using the existing ABN form until the new form is available from CMS.
Ophthalmology and optometry practices with a large Medicare and Medicare Advantage patient base face unique billing challenges. However, overlooking key billing processes may lead to costly mistakes and reduced cash flow. In this blog, we discuss a client case study and review critical Medicare and Medicare Advantage billing dos and don’ts to help your eye care practice succeed and boost net collections. collections.
The conversation in optometry offices this fall isn't just about scheduling—it's about cash flow. Every OD knows that providing excellent patient care is your core mission, but securing the revenue for that care is the single most significant factor in your practice's long-term sustainability. This requires a robust Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) strategy.
You can see patients back-to-back, fit them for glasses and contacts, and keep your schedule full. But when you check your financials, the numbers tell a different story. Cash flow feels tight. Bills get paid late. New equipment has to wait. The problem isn't the number of patients you see—it’s hidden revenue leaking out of your practice through poorly managed accounts receivable (AR).
No one likes to see a denied claim from an insurance or vision plan payer. A denied claim is lost or delayed revenue for your eye care practice.
Researching and resubmitting denied claims can lead to long, frustrating hours trying to figure out why the claim was denied in the first place. That’s why nearly 65% of denied claims are never reworked by providers.
Let’s look closely at common coding denials, reasons, and how you can establish a proactive solution to increase your busin
Running a successful eye care practice means more than delivering excellent care–it also means getting paid accurately and on time. Revenue cycle management (RCM) can be challenging, especially when insurance requirements shift and staffing is tight.
Billing services and solutions should help support your practice in everything from claim submission to denial resolution.
Here are the top 7 billing questions we hear most often from optometry and ophthalmology practices.
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