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Financial challenges are a growing reality for EMS and fire-based agencies. Rising operational costs, underfunded reimbursements, and growing service demands require innovative solutions. By combining EMS billing through EMERGICON and fire billing through EMERGIFIRE, agencies can leverage a unified approach to maximize revenue, streamline operations, and focus on community safety. Unified Billing: A Revenue Diversification […]
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Surprise medical bills, often resulting from out-of-network care, are a nationwide concern. Since 2022, the No Surprises Act (NSA) has protected patients from unexpected medical costs incurred at hospitals, by healthcare providers, and by air ambulances. Though ground ambulance providers were largely exempt from the initial federal protections, the Act introduced new considerations for the […]
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Fee Schedule for ambulance services determines the rates and structure CMS reimburses EMS agencies. Since Medicare and Medicaid are substantial payers for agencies within Texas , the Medicare Fee Schedule immensely impacts EMS billing and financial planning. Medicare reimburses ambulance services based on the lower of two amounts: […]
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For EMS providers, maintaining compliance with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is crucial to ensure continued reimbursement. One key component of this process is revalidation. Periodically, CMS revalidation requires EMS providers to reconfirm their credentials to remain eligible for Medicare and Medicaid payments. Revalidation helps preserve the integrity of the healthcare system, […]
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Emergency Medical Dispatch Codes (EMD Codes) are part of the Medical Priority Dispatch System (MPDS). These codes follow a number-letter-number format to describe the nature of an incident, helping to categorize the severity of a patient’s condition and prioritize calls for emergency services. EMD Codes, designed to enhance the efficiency of emergency response, provide a […]
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EMERGICON, the largest EMS and ambulance billing company in Texas, proudly announces the promotion of Rahim Fancy as Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Rahim joins Founder and CEO Christopher Turner, Chief Operating Officer Tiffany Pearson, and Chief Information Officer Seth Coussens as part of the company’s leadership team. Since joining EMERGICON in July 2023, Rahim has led efforts to enhance […]
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Advance Beneficiary Notice (ABN) is a notice that providers issue when a service or supply doesn’t meet Medicare’s standards for reimbursement. The ABN shifts potential financial responsibility to the Medicare beneficiary. The notice allows patients to decide whether to proceed with the service and assume financial liability if payment is denied. EMS providers are required to […]
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Technological resources have become indispensable tools in the EMS billing industry. At EMERGICON, we rely on technology to develop new solutions and provide better service company-wide for internal and external audiences. Leading this assignment is the EMS Technology Department. Each Technology team member embodies EMERGICON’s Texan Touch®, providing personalized and meticulous service. They embrace our mission of […]
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