Beginning January 1, 2020, CMS requires the use of the CQ modifier to denote outpatient therapy services furnished in whole or in part by a physical therapist assistant (PTA) in physical therapist (PT) private practices, skilled nursing facilities, home health agencies, outpatient hospitals, rehabilitationagencies, and comprehensive outpatient rehabilitation facilities. A similar modifier, identified as CO,..
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Billing for Cash Patients Some MedSoft clients choose to do their own billing for cash patients. The process is simple once you’ve done it a few times, but here’s a guide to help until you’ve got the hang of things. Step 1 – Take a Payment MedSoft allows you to take client payments..
New Patient Registration The first step in the clinic process is to register your new patient. To do so, click on “Registration” in the Menu Navigation Bar. Pending Registrations When the Registration page loads, any Pending Registrations that have previously been saved will show up on the Registrations screen. For more details on..
Color Coding The MedSoft Appointment Calendar utilizes color coding to assist your clinic in easily identifying a patient’s policy type. The color of each appointment corresponds with the patient’s Policy Type. In the screen shot below, you can see each of the designated colors; Policy types have been included as the appointment subject line for..
There are many subtle nuances to clinic management. One of these is ensuring that you are always up-to-date with Patient Insurance Policies, Authorizations, and Prescriptions. Treating a patient whose Policy/Authorization/Prescription has already expired costs your clinic money. If you’re not finding out about an expiration until billing gets rejected, you’ve lost valuable time and..
The Many Features of the Appointment Check-In Window To provide your front office with as much information as possible, the MedSoft Check-In window allows you access to many features in one window. Appointment tab The “Appointment” tab shows Patient name, address, phone number, and appointment time, as well as any upcoming and previous appointments. Additionally,..