Charges entry, as the term suggests, is the process by which charges or monetary value is assigned for the healthcare services rendered to the patient by the provider. Medical charge entry is made according to the medical codes chosen for the medical services and the fee schedule. The reimbursement by the payor for the physician’s healthcare services depends on the charges entered by the biller. The medical billing charges entry must be done without any errors, for it can result in claim rejections.

Our coding and charge entry teams at US Medical Billing Services will work together to ensure that appropriate coding is given for the procedures so that correct charges can be billed in the claim form. We will ensure that all procedures are billed correctly and are compliant so that the reimbursement process is fast.

Whether medical billing charge entry is done as a standalone service or part of the revenue cycle, we will serve you with commitment.

The following steps are followed in the process of charge entry.

• Receipt of documents from the client – superbills, charge tickets and related medical documentation via an FTP server, EHR or document management system
• Downloading the documents and reviewing the same
• The patient’s demo entry is done. Information such as DOS, provider details, POS, prior authorization number, ICD/CPT codes, number of units, and modifiers are recorded. 
• Charges are entered into the client’s practice management system. They are audited before transmission.
• In the case of directly importing charges from the EMR, these are checked for accuracy before being sent for billing.
• Clarifying pending issues with the client daily to reduce any backlog 

We also perform charge audit services to identify missed charges, instances of over-billing, and medical coding errors.

Our team has over two decades of experience in the healthcare industry. Our billers are regularly trained in the changing rules and regulations governing the industry. We will ensure that the charge entry process in medical billing is free of errors. Our expertise allows us to handle higher volumes of data with the same accuracy.

Charge entry requires skill for accuracy determines the amount that will be reimbursed by the payor. Our billers and coders coordinate effortlessly to see that charge posting in medical billing is accurate and clean claims are submitted. Our turnaround time is one of the fastest in the industry.

We are in constant touch with our clients and get feedback from them. We incorporate their suggestions into our workflow to deliver the best service to our clients.

A regular internal audit of processes and, in particular, medical billing charge entry ensures high accuracy, productivity and arrest of revenue leakage. Compliance issues are identified and resolved.