For this reason the insurance companies subsidize the cost of Clearinghouses and make it super cheap for you to use them. Clearinghouses are set up to validate the claim data fields before they are ever sent to the payors. If you have a billing software, you’ll need a clearinghouse to submit your electronic claims.
This piece of technology goes along with the first one hand in hand. I’ve trained therapists from ages 23 to 65 and no one has failed yet. If you have 4 or more therapists, it is very cost-effective (see their website for details), it’s easy for therapists to learn the system, and it helps with a number of daily tasks to include Scheduling, Documentation, Billing, Payment Posting, and Payroll. I’ve reviewed a lot (not all) of these technologies and found my favorite for small to medium-sized therapy practices is Clinic Source ( ).
You’ll save tons of time, you’ll get better at tracking your claims, and you’ll probably catch things that used to fall through the cracks like those pesky Pre-Authorizations that seem to expire like every day. However, in the end you’ll never regret making the change. These systems can be expensive and time-consuming to set up so I recommend doing your research before picking your “horse”. I mention this one first because it often takes the biggest leap of faith especially when you’re transitioning from a 100% paper business. As part of my billing service, I work with clients to set up all their technology tools and train their therapists to ensure a smooth transition. I’ve found that once my clients take the leap of faith (with my help, of course), they can’t even imagine life without these time-saving tools. However, I was born into an “analog” world so I also understand that technology can be scary to adopt at first. If it can make my life even a little bit easier, I’ll find a technology that can do the job. I come from a technology background having worked with several tech start-ups across the country.
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