Blog
Learn about the differences between Bad Debt Allowance, Bad Debt Write-Off, and Contractual Allowances in EMS Finance and how they affect reimbursements.
READ MORE
Unravel the complexities of contractual allowance in ambulance billing. Understand the costs and processes involved in this unique aspect of the healthcare industry.
READ MORE
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 […]
READ MORE
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 […]
READ MORE
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 – […]
READ MORE
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. […]
READ MORE
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 […]
READ MORE
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 […]
READ MORESubscribe to EmergiNews: Industry updates in your inbox
No spam. Just helpful information you won’t want to miss out on.
Categories
Tags