Medical Billing Tips and Tricks

There is MUCH to do once you have decided to open your own medical billing firm. Here is an important Tip. Considering that this industry is MOSTLY run by women in small business - do yourself a favor, DO NOT put your home address on your business cards or other business publications! First of all, how do you think "178 Cherry Hill Estates" will be viewed by healthcare professionals? No doubt, they will think you are SMALL time! You need to walk the walk and talk the talk and have a PROFESSIONAL front for your business. Granted, MOST of us that run a medical billing business do so from our home offices - but, your clients don't necessarily need to know that! Go to your local UPS store or Postal Center and lease a mail box. These facilities are located in busy mall strips or on major roads that don't contain words like "cherry" or "estates" AND you can call that box a "unit" OR "suite"! You do not HAVE to list that address as a "PO Box". A "home" address appears too small and a real "PO Box" only offers a front that looks AND sounds like one! Not only will this demostrate that you are an established professional in the medical field, it also offers you protection. Be street smart! Most of us in the medical billing industry are women; all ages and backgrounds, but MANY single with children. You wouldn't want some strange doctor or disgruntled office manager to show up at your home! Besides, it is YOUR job to visit with them at THEIR practice and/or location! Hope that this helps! Look for more "Medical Billing Tips and Tricks"!