CC Services QA: Your No-Nonsense Guide to Payer Contracting Where Do I Start? Let’s start with your strategy. We have to decide who you want to get in-network with and why! Should I Take Medicare? Medicare is a major government payer serving largely the 65+ age range. So, if you’re serving a population even partially […]

Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery Billing Services Billing for plastic and reconstructive surgery isn’t straightforward.  Unlike other specialties, surgeons here deal with both cosmetic procedures and reconstructive cases.  Insurance carriers demand strong proof of medical necessity, pre-authorizations are frequent, and coding mistakes can lead to costly denials.  Practices that don’t specialize in this type of medical […]

Stop Billing Like a 1099 in 1999: The Right Way to Set Up Insurance Contracts (EIN, GNPI, INPI & More) Let’s talk about a tale as old as time. A well-meaning provider launches a practice, gets credentialed under their Social Security Number (SSN) and individual NPI (INPI)… or, equally messy, their SSN with their group […]

What is Patient Liability: A Complete Guide For Patients, Providers, and Planners If you’ve ever looked at a medical bill and wondered why you still owe money, even after your insurance or Medicaid paid their part, you’re dealing with patient liability. This is a term that comes up a lot in healthcare, but it’s not […]

Billing: Where Revenue Dreams Live or Die Let’s be honest: billing isn’t sexy. But if you want your practice to run like a Swiss watch — predictable, efficient, and profitable — your billing office better run tighter than TSA security. At Auctus, we see it every day: practices leaving six figures on the table because […]

Let’s be real: medical bills are confusing. Those multi-page bills look like they’re written in code, and don’t even get us started on deciphering what insurance actually covers. But here’s the thing: we believe billing shouldn’t be a mystery novel. Our mission? Answer your billing questions straight-up so you know exactly where your money’s going, […]

Stop Billing Nightmares: How Medical Billing Software Can Help You Get Paid Faster Feel like medical billing is some kind of cruel joke?  Don’t worry, you’re not alone. Especially if you’re in plastic surgery or dermatology, trying to untangle billing codes is like trying to solve a Rubik’s Cube with oven mitts on. But here’s […]

The Importance of Accurate Medical Billing When it comes to running a healthcare practice, accurate medical billing isn’t just a small detail — it’s a big deal. Getting billing right means you’re paid on time, avoid legal headaches, and your patients feel they can trust you. But when mistakes are made, it can lead to […]

End Billing Blunders: Get Paid Without the Headaches Helping patients navigate the choppy waters of understanding patient statements might not be your idea of fun, but with a few quick workflow tips/tricks, we can help you get a grip on, and it will boost your practice’s financial health as well as patient satisfaction Yep, it’s […]

What Is Plastic Surgery Billing & Why Is It Important? Running a plastic surgery practice means keeping everything running smoothly, and billing plays a big part in that.  Knowing how billing works is essential for keeping your practice’s finances healthy.  Let’s look at what plastic surgery billing involves and why it matters – and also […]