EMS (Emergency Medical Services)

Financial Advisor in EMS Billing: Commitment to Ethical Standards

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | January 31, 2024 | Comments Off on Financial Advisor in EMS Billing: Commitment to Ethical Standards

Typically, EMS billing companies aim to assist EMS providers with revenue cycle services. That means accruing cash collection through a billing process and resulting in reimbursement from payers for the medical services rendered. Besides providing distinguished EMS billing services, EMERGICON believes in acting as a financial advisor for its partner agencies.  A financial advisor provides expert guidance and […]

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Financial Advisor in EMS Billing: Elevating Client Relationship

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | January 24, 2024 | Comments Off on Financial Advisor in EMS Billing: Elevating Client Relationship

Typically, EMS billing companies aim to assist EMS providers with revenue cycle services. That means accruing cash collection through a billing process and resulting in reimbursement from payers for the medical services rendered. Besides providing distinguished EMS billing services, EMERGICON believes in acting as a financial advisor for its partner agencies.  A financial advisor provides expert […]

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Financial Advisor in EMS Billing: Financial Planning Approach

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | January 18, 2024 | Comments Off on Financial Advisor in EMS Billing: Financial Planning Approach

Typically, EMS billing companies aim to assist EMS providers with revenue cycle services. That means accruing cash collection through a billing process and resulting in reimbursement from payers for the medical services rendered. Besides providing distinguished EMS billing services, EMERGICON believes in acting as a financial advisor for its partner agencies.  A financial advisor provides expert […]

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Expertise as a Financial Advisor In EMS Billing

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | January 8, 2024 | Comments Off on Expertise as a Financial Advisor In EMS Billing

Typically, EMS billing companies aim to assist EMS providers with revenue cycle services. That means accruing cash collection through a billing process and resulting in reimbursement from payers for the medical services rendered. Besides providing distinguished EMS billing services, EMERGICON believes in acting as a financial advisor for its partner agencies.  A financial advisor provides […]

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What Constitutes a Medical Necessity for Ambulance Transport?

Medical Necessity for Ambulance Transport

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | October 2, 2023 | Comments Off on Medical Necessity for Ambulance Transport

As with most aspects of the EMS industry, Medicare sets the standards for what constitutes medical necessity for ambulance transport. According to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), medical necessity occurs when a patient has a medical condition for which other means of transportation are contraindicated. For ground ambulance services, Medicare assesses the medical necessity of emergency and non-emergency […]

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Emergency Ambulance Services Vs Non Emergency Ambulance Services

Understanding Ambulance Services: Emergency & Non-Emergency

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | September 25, 2023 | Comments Off on Understanding Ambulance Services: Emergency & Non-Emergency

Like BLS, ALS, and SCT, Emergency and Non-Emergency Transportation are categories of the Levels of Service provided by ambulances. The main difference between them is the need for immediate treatment, which determines the required equipment and personnel.  According to the Texas Department of Insurance (TDI), most ground ambulance providers in Texas furnish both types of transportation.  Emergency Ambulance Services – […]

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Specialty Care Transport - SCT Transportation

Understanding Ambulance Services: Specialty Care Transport

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | 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. […]

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ALS Vs BLS - Advanced Life Support vs Basic Life Support

ALS Vs BLS – Understanding Ambulance Services

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | September 11, 2023 | Comments Off on ALS Vs BLS – Understanding Ambulance Services

ALS Vs BLS – Advanced Life Support (ALS) and Basic Life Support (BLS) are categories of the Levels of Service provided by ground ambulances. ALS Vs BLS communicate the medical necessity for ambulance services when an EMS agency responds to a 911 call.  The Level of Service determines the reimbursement rate EMS agencies receive for […]

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Texas Senate Bill 2476 - How-To Guide for EMS Agencies

Texas Senate Bill 2476 – What does it mean?

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | 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 […]

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Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)

By Taina Rodrigues-Wells | August 21, 2023 | Comments Off on Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH)

As the healthcare system turns to a more value-based care focus, EMS leaders strive to adjust to this trend. Aligned with the EMS Agenda For The Future, a growing strategy in the industry has been Mobile Integrated Healthcare (MIH): a patient-centered approach that offers care through mobile resources in out-of-hospital environments. Community Paramedicine is a popular MIH […]

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