Thursday, April 16, 2009

Is it possible to run a medical billing business WITHOUT a computer?

The answer is YES, but NOT without pain.
Without a software program or method to submit medical billing claims electronically, you would need to do the following:
1. Purchase and house the latest CMS 1500 forms.
2. Complete each claim / form by hand.
3. Mail the forms in and cross your fingers in hopes that they make it to the insurance carrier.
4. Follow up by phone beginning 4 to 6 weeks after sending to confirm receipt at the insurance carriers.
5. Call again in another 4 to 6 weeks to check the status of them being processed.

As you can sense, it is possible to run a SMALL medical billing business without a software and without technology, but it is CHALLENGING. Again, possible.
So, if funds are an issue, do a little research and go with what you have even if it's a paper and a pen to get yourself going.
Know that once you have a couple of clients, you CAN invest in your business by purchasing a software. Visit www.MedicalBillingFoundation.com for software informatin and for a no-obligation, free demonstration today!

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