{"id":177,"date":"2020-01-10T19:39:19","date_gmt":"2020-01-10T19:39:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/?p=177"},"modified":"2020-02-20T19:41:14","modified_gmt":"2020-02-20T19:41:14","slug":"how-long-does-the-medical-billing-verification-process-take","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/how-long-does-the-medical-billing-verification-process-take\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does the Medical Billing Verification Process Take?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignleft is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_119656516__1582150064_59669.jpg\" alt=\"medical insurance paperwork and a stethoscope\" class=\"wp-image-178\" width=\"324\" height=\"111\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_119656516__1582150064_59669.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_119656516__1582150064_59669-300x103.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/02\/AdobeStock_119656516__1582150064_59669-768x264.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 324px) 100vw, 324px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The medical billing verification process can be one of two\nthings: easy or hard. It\u2019s as simple as that. Depending on the patient\u2019s medical\ninsurance provider, it may only require filling out an online form.\nUnfortunately, that\u2019s not always the case. Soon, your staff is left jumping\nthrough hoops and attempting to trudge through the intricate details put forth\nby these insurance companies that you might find yourself looking for a\nprofessional for help. Fortunately, the process for verification doesn\u2019t have\nto be so difficult, especially when using a trusted third-party billing\ncompany. Read on to learn more about the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/medical-billing-verification.html\">medical\nbilling verification<\/a> process, so you and your staff can better assist your\npatients should they have questions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What is the Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you or your staff are unsure about what you need to do to\nensure all the appropriate steps are taken for proper medical verification,\nhere is a breakdown of the process and what is involved along the way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Collecting insurance material while scheduling\nthe appointment<\/strong>: This allows you to speed up the verification process by\nalready having the appropriate information from the start. <\/li><li><strong>Reviewing the insurance card<\/strong>: When the\npatient arrives, it\u2019s important to compare their insurance card against the\ninformation they provided when their appointment was scheduled, as this ensures\nthere are no changes or additional medical insurance coverage.<\/li><li><strong>Verifying their available coverage<\/strong>:\nWhether completing the process via an online form or by phone or mail, it is\nmost beneficial to apply for preapproval since most dentist\u2019s offices cannot\nprovide in-network benefits for sleep apnea treatment. <\/li><li><strong>Maintain updated billing information<\/strong>: If\nyou have a patient who is also using your dentistry services, make sure to\nupdate their medical insurance information at the same time any changes need to\nbe made to their dental coverage.<\/li><li><strong>Communicate<\/strong>: This is key when ensuring\nyour patients receive the maximum benefit. Leaving them unaware of what is\ngoing on can leave them filling unappreciated and unimportant. Keep them\nupdated on the process and any next steps.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Why Let a Third-Party Billing Company Help?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You and your staff have enough to think about, so when\ntrying to add medical billing onto the list of responsibilities, it can become\nan overwhelming task. This is why enlisting the help of a third-party billing company\ncan alleviate any unnecessary stress and allow your staff to get back to what\nis most important \u2013 helping the patients. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For information on how you streamline your processes, don\u2019t\nhesitate to reach out to the individuals at Brady Billing who can make the\nmedical insurance aspect of your practice easier to handle. Providing medical\nbilling verification in 24 hours, you won\u2019t have to worry about wasting time\nwaiting for the insurer to reply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>About Brady Billing<br><\/strong>Want to make the medical billing process easier on you and your staff? At Brady Billing, we specialize in dental offices that provide sleep medicine services and offer billing verification services for dentist\u2019s offices throughout the country. We can assist in helping you better meet the needs of your patients by removing the stress of managing their medical insurance. We can also answer your questions and provide a complimentary consultation to discuss available services. To find out how we can help you, visit our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bradybilling.com\/contact-us.html\">website<\/a> or call <strong>(844) 424-5548<\/strong>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The medical billing verification process can be one of two things: easy or hard. 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