You may have the skills to do home based medical billing and coding, but do you have the doctor’s trust?
After all, you’re asking to deal with the livelihood.
Networking may be the key to getting new business.
From Start Up Journal
Small start-up medical-billing services like yours often have trouble getting doctors to take them seriously, and here’s why: Health-care billing, as you know, is an extremely complex task with government regulations and compliance rules that constantly change. Even small billing errors can lead to health-care providers being underpaid, or government audits and hefty fines — things most doctors aren’t willing to risk.
It doesn’t help that work-at-home schemes involving medical-billing training courses have surfaced in recent years, brushing a bad reputation on the industry.So health-care providers looking to outsource their billing often gravitate toward more-established services referred to them by others. About a third of all physicians use an outside-billing service, says Brad Lund, executive director of the Healthcare Billing and Management Association, a trade group.
The uphill battle is proving your service is reliable and that you stay abreast of the ever-mounting regulations and compliance rules.
Ken Hertz, senior consultant for the Medical Group Management Association, suggests you attend local and regional medical conferences to network directly with medical professionals. Perhaps you can even give a presentation on medical-billing issues “to present yourself as an expert in the field,” he says. “That’s a great marketing tool.”
You can try cold-calling local clinics, though it’s often unsuccessful, but it may at least help you figure out which providers are experiencing billing problems and need help.
Also, think about joining local medical societies and membership associations that can put you in touch with doctors and health-care personnel looking to outsource their billing. You might also meet with physician recruiters at local hospitals and give them some business cards, Mr. Hertz says, because they could pass along your information to new doctors in your area.
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shirley on August 13th, 2006 at 9:47 am
have completed my training in medicial billing and coding and not find any where to begin my home based businees. i do not think it was worth my money on this course of training.
debr streeter on January 13th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
I am looking for clients
debr streeter on January 13th, 2008 at 1:29 pm
I have 14 yrs of experience with all types of Medical offices. One of the best out there.
Please email me to go over my doing your billing needs.
Nash simons on March 23rd, 2008 at 9:06 pm
ive worked in a medical billing department caling section and have worki experiance of 1 year.ryt now i need to work it as a parttime job in a homebased condition individually,how can i get clients,anyonecan help mee!
Donna Nelson on June 16th, 2008 at 10:42 am
I have been medical billing from my home since 2005, and working for someone else part time in medical billing since 2006. I have experience using PC Doc and MedCom software. I am looking to expand my service from home, anyone need a very dependable biller, please send an email to d.nelson6@cox.net. I am located in Southern Calif. Thank you, Donna
Pamela Anderson on July 23rd, 2008 at 10:32 am
I have been in the medical billing field since June 2006. I am looking to expand my billing buisness out of the comfort of my home.. Please feel free to email me if my services are needed…
beaula on August 2nd, 2008 at 5:18 am
I am a Medial Coder. I am interested to do home medical coding. If you have any informations regarding this. Kindly mail me to the above mail address. I need a Guidance in doing it.
Melanie D. Cobb on September 16th, 2008 at 4:33 pm
I am interested & eager to do medical billing @ home & to start my own Medical Billing & Coding Business. Please feel free to email me info on how to establish a home based business. Thanx
prabhu on October 5th, 2008 at 2:21 am
I have 4 years of working experience in medical billing and coding industry. I would like to do a home based medical billing and coding services. Please feel free to email mail if anyone is interested.(lingish22_prabhu@yahoo.co.in
Jackie Andrew on December 22nd, 2008 at 6:59 pm
I am a medical biller, I would like to know how I could get more medical billing clients>
I would like to know how to get medical providers to outsource their medical billing.
Jackie Andrew on December 22nd, 2008 at 7:00 pm
I would like to know how to get medical providers to outsource their medical billing.
beatrice on January 6th, 2009 at 6:38 pm
Is taking the medical billing course worth it. Are there jobs out there, may it be in an office or at home?
katyayini on February 11th, 2009 at 3:59 am
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Asmeret on April 7th, 2009 at 11:54 am
I have been medical biller for over Six years, have experience using many soft ware and CPT and ICD-9 codes. currently, looking to expand my service from home, anyone need a very dependable biller, please email to teremsa@yahoo.com. I am located in Seattle - Tacom area. Thank you, Asmeret
cherith seymour on May 30th, 2009 at 6:58 am
i’m a medical biller looking for a job in this feild
cherith seymour on May 30th, 2009 at 7:00 am
im a medical biller looking for a job in this field as a medical biller out of my home can you help me. if so rvnseymour@yahoo.com
Samantha Edwards on June 19th, 2009 at 9:46 am
Good advice. During my search I found another great website that also discusses getting clients and thought that others here would benefit from reading it. The webmaster also references other reading material that he states should be the standard for those looking to market and sell their medical billing business and services (medicalbillingbooks.tripod.com/medical-billing-marketing-ideas.html)