Ambulance Billing and Collections

EMS Finance Explained: Gross Charge vs. Contractual Allowance 

By Paige Dawson | October 16, 2023 | Comments Off on EMS Finance Explained: Gross Charge vs. Contractual Allowance 

Unravel the complexities of contractual allowance in ambulance billing. Understand the costs and processes involved in this unique aspect of the healthcare industry.

EMS Finance Explained: Write-off Policies

By Paige Dawson | October 9, 2023 | Comments Off on EMS Finance Explained: Write-off Policies

In EMS finance, write-offs are a common and necessary part of the EMS billing and reimbursement cycle. As an accounting practice, they adjust the accounts receivable balance for a multitude of reasons. This blog will define several of the most common medical billing write-off policies in the EMS revenue cycle. Contractual Allowance A contractual allowance […]

Understanding Ambulance Services: Specialty Care Transport

By Paige Dawson | September 18, 2023 | Comments Off on Understanding Ambulance Services: Specialty Care Transport

Like BLS and ALS, Specialty Care Transport (SCT) is a category of the Levels of Service provided by ground ambulances. SCT-level transports are typically the interfacility transportation of a critically injured or ill patient.  When is SCT needed? The most common reason a patient needs SCT is for transportation from one hospital to another medical facility. […]

Texas Senate Bill 2476 – What does it mean?

By Paige Dawson | September 4, 2023 | Comments Off on Texas Senate Bill 2476 – What does it mean?

Updated December 20, 2023 Single final submission deadline: February 2, 2024 What is happening: The TDI recently finalized the rules that implement Texas Senate Bill 2476. These rules replace the proposed quarterly fee schedule reporting/submission timeline with a single, final reporting/submission due date of February 2, 2024. What you need to do: If you have […]

Six Core Strengths®: Driving Contagious Reputation in EMS Billing

By Paige Dawson | August 7, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Core Strengths®: Driving Contagious Reputation in EMS Billing

With a relentless commitment to excellence, EMERGICON prides itself on having carved a contagious reputation throughout Texas. From the unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction that ensures exceeding expectations to the commitment to compliance in EMS billing that stands as a cornerstone of our business, EMERGICON evolved as a force for good within the ambulance billing […]

Six Core Strengths®: Communication Effectiveness in EMS Billing

By Paige Dawson | July 31, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Core Strengths®: Communication Effectiveness in EMS Billing

With a relentless commitment to excellence, EMERGICON prides itself on having carved a contagious reputation throughout Texas. From the unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction that ensures exceeding expectations to the commitment to compliance in EMS billing that stands as a cornerstone of our business, EMERGICON evolved as a force for good within the ambulance billing […]

Six Core Strengths®: Continuum of Care & Patient Relationship

By Paige Dawson | July 24, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Core Strengths®: Continuum of Care & Patient Relationship

With a relentless commitment to excellence, EMERGICON prides itself on having carved a contagious reputation throughout Texas. From the unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction that ensures exceeding expectations to the commitment to compliance in EMS billing that stands as a cornerstone of our business, EMERGICON evolved as a force for good within the ambulance billing […]

Six Core Strengths®: Memorable Customer Service in EMS Billing

By Paige Dawson | July 17, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Core Strengths®: Memorable Customer Service in EMS Billing

With a relentless commitment to excellence, EMERGICON prides itself on having carved a contagious reputation throughout Texas. From the unwavering dedication to customer satisfaction that ensures exceeding expectations to the commitment to compliance in EMS billing that stands as a cornerstone of our business, EMERGICON evolved as a force for good within the ambulance billing […]

Six Core Strengths®: Collections Growth For EMS Agencies

By Paige Dawson | July 10, 2023 | Comments Off on Six Core Strengths®: Collections Growth For EMS Agencies

With a relentless commitment to excellence, EMERGICON prides itself on having carved a contagious reputation throughout Texas. From the unwavering dedication to customer service that ensures exceeding expectations to the commitment to compliance in EMS billing that stands as a cornerstone of our business, EMERGICON evolved as a force for good within the ambulance billing […]

Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP)

By Paige Dawson | July 3, 2023 | Comments Off on Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP)

The Texas Ambulance Supplemental Payment Program (TASPP) is part of the Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (ASSPP). ASSPPs are designed to help EMS providers gain reimbursement for care provided to patients who meet certain financial requirements, known as Charity Care or Uncompensated Care. The program can help pay the costs of EMS services delivered to individuals not covered by […]

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