Time of Service Discounts
One of the most frequent questions asked of ICS staff is whether there are legal obstacles to offering discounts to patients who pay in cash at the time of service, often called “time of service discounts.”
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Exempt from Sales Tax?
Are you receiving calls from suppliers asking for you to provide a sales tax exemption document? Are you collecting sales tax on your supplements, orthotics, and other medical devices? This video may help answer your questions.
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Medicare Releases New 2021 Fee Schedule
CMS announced the release of the new 2021 fee schedule that takes into account the Congressional changes from the late December omnibus budget and relief bill. Fortunately, we received a one-year reprieve from the drastic cuts previously planned.
Read MoreHIPAA and Credit Card Payment Disputes
Have you ever wondered what HIPAA allows you to disclose when a patient disputes a credit card charge? We address that question in this week’s video. Watch now to learn more!
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BCBSIL Modifies Some Preauthorization Requirements
As you may have noticed in the December 2020 BlueReview, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL) announced changes to the City of Chicago and Indian Prairie School District plans. In response to ICS’ inquiry, BCBSIL has confirmed that, beginning on January 1, 2021, Orthonet will no longer handle preauthorization for any BCBSIL plans. Read the article to learn more!
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