Medicare RAC Audit Preparation Identifies and Corrects Errors, Saving ThousandsPublished: 2009-09-21 23:59:17Author: Payment Automation Network, Inc. | September 2, 2009Tacoma, WA, September 02, 2009 --(PR.com)--
"The RAC audits are a big issue right now in the medical community,"
said Ken Martinez, President of Payment Automation Network, Inc.
"Anyone who files claims with Medicare probably has at least a little
bit of concern about what the RACs might find when they audit their
practice. The RACs are compensated to find errors, so you can be sure
they will be aggressive. Even a little technicality could end up
costing a physician thousands of dollars. That's where we can help."
A
detailed, comprehensive base-line audit in advance of the RAC is
intended to assist the provider identify and correct errors in the
current billing and coding, and to make recommendations for areas of
improvement. By catching errors well in advance, a practice can save
thousands of dollars in Medicare overpayments.
Payment
Automation Network, Inc. will do an audit of a random sample of patient
files. Audits are done by certified coders who have extensive
experience in coding as well as government audits. The company has a
page set up on their website with details of how the process works and
what is needed, along with Frequently Asked Questions and contacts.
"The
cost of doing a review independent of the Medicare RACs is minimal when
you consider that not knowing what the audit contractors are going to
find could cost you thousands," Ken Martinez said. "What's more, around
15% of the providers out there may find that they are being underpaid
by Medicare due to improper coding. Believe it or not, Medicare is not
only looking to recover money, but to pay back underpayments as well."
About Payment Automation Network:
Payment
Automation Network, Inc. offers cash flow services nationwide for
medical providers and businesses. We specializes in helping all kinds
of businesses increase their cash flow using next generation in
technology. We are a Full-Service Billing and Receivable Collection
company specializing in collecting your receivables faster and for less
than it would cost on your own.
Call (800) 813-3740 or visit us at
www.PaymentAutomation.net
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Contact Information
Payment Automation Network, Inc.
Ken Martinez, President
800-813-3740
info@paymentautomation.net
PaymentAutomation.net
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