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What Is an Outpatient-Based Lab (OBL)? Benefits, Billing Rules & Risks

An Outpatient-Based Lab (OBL) is a physician-owned facility where procedures are performed outside of a hospital. These labs focus on specialties like vascular care, pain management, interventional radiology, and orthopedics. OBLs give providers more control, clinically and financially. But with that control comes billing complexity, higher audit risk, and shifting payer rules. Why More Providers […]

What Can Your ASC Do Today to Avoid Costly Billing Errors in Q3?

To prevent costly billing errors in Q3, Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) should consider taking these important steps: Always verify your insurance eligibility before procedures to avoid billing errors and denials. Review charge capture very carefully so nothing is missed or entered incorrectly in claim submission. Keep your billing and coding team updated on the latest […]

How to identify and correct debridement coding myths in wound care billing?

Identify debridement coding myths by auditing documentation, CPT usage, and payer guidelines regularly. Correct them by aligning codes with wound depth, method, and medical necessity, and seeking expert billing support when needed. 5 Debridement Coding Myths That Are Slowing Your Payments Myth 1: All Debridements Are Coded the Same Myth 2: Time Determines Coding Myth […]

2025 Medical Billing Outsourcing Trends: Insights from the Front Lines

If you’ve spent any time managing a group practice over the past few years, you already know that the revenue cycle world doesn’t sit still. At MBC, we talk to practices every day—from multi-specialty clinics to fast-growing behavioral health groups—and the message is loud and clear: outsourcing is no longer a luxury. It’s a strategy. […]

Did You Know? Common Causes of Claim Rejections

Common Causes of Claim Rejections: Incorrect Patient Details Invalid Insurance Information Incorrect Coding and Modifier Usage Missing Required Documentation Filing Claims After Deadlines Provider Credentialing and NPI Mismatches Duplicate Submissions Incomplete Service-Level Data Claim rejections continue to impact healthcare providers by slowing revenue cycles and increasing administrative workload. While some issues are due to payer-specific […]

Monthly Billing Metrics Every Practice Manager Should Monitor

Financial performance in healthcare depends heavily on how well billing processes are managed. For practice managers, reviewing the right monthly medical billing performance indicators helps avoid missed revenue, reduce operational delays, and support better business decisions. A partnership with Medical Billers and Coders (MBC) structures this process through consistent reporting, proactive workflows, and a results-driven […]

6 Internal Medicine Billing Trends for 2025 That Could Affect Your Bottom Line

6 Internal Medicine Billing Trends Discover six critical internal medicine billing trends in 2025 that impact revenue cycle performance: Increased Scrutiny of Chronic Care Management (CCM) Billing Expansion of Time-Based Evaluation and Management (E/M) Coding Value-Based Care and Quality Reporting Impact Growth in Patient Financial Responsibility Prior Authorization Pressures on Diagnostic and Preventive Services Rising […]

Scaling Medical Billing Operations for Multi-Location Practices

As healthcare groups grow and expand across multiple locations, the complexity of managing medical billing operations increases significantly. From differing workflows to inconsistent coding practices and scattered revenue reporting, the challenges of scale can quickly become a risk to financial stability. For multi-site practices across the United States, consolidating billing efforts under a unified, experienced […]

5 Common Plastic Surgery Billing Issues in 2025 and How to Prevent Revenue Loss

5 Common Plastic Surgery Billing Issues Below are 5 of the most common Plastic Surgery Billing issues—and how you can prevent them: Misclassification of Procedures as Cosmetic vs. Reconstructive Preauthorization Errors or Omissions Improper Coding and Modifier Use Missed Charges and Incomplete Billing Poor Handling of Self-Pay and Cosmetic Billing In 2025, Plastic Surgery Billing […]

Revenue Leakage: What It Costs Large Practices (And How to Stop It)?

Many large medical practices operate under the assumption that substantial patient volume equals strong financial performance. However, a significant portion of revenue can be lost due to operational inefficiencies—revenue leakage. This silent threat can erode profit margins, even in high-performing practices. Revenue leakage takes many forms, from coding errors to unworked denials and delayed claims. […]

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