Electronic billing - Getting Started

Written by Peter Connor Thursday, 14 July 2011 00:00

Once you have decided that electronic billing is the right option for your practice, it is quick and easy to set up. If you are using practice management software, it is more than likely that your system provider will offer electronic billing as part of your service package. Currently software providers including Asensus, DGL, TM2, MidexPro, and others all offer the option to link to Healthcode’s HC Veda electronic billing system. Talk to your system provider and find out the options available.

You can also come to Healthcode direct and sign up to either ePractice biller (free) or ePractice biller Plus which has some useful extras for billing, payment tracking and reporting.

Whichever route you choose, here is a run-down of what you need to do before you start billing electronically.

1. Register with insurers

Make sure you are registered with the private medical insurance companies you will need to bill. You will be provided with a provider number which should be included on all claims you send to insurers.

2. Register with Healthcode

Whether you are using a practice management software or not, you will need to register for Healthcode to be able to start billing electronically. Make sure you have your GMC number and or your insurance provider number ready. Insurers accepting bills electronically include Aviva, AXA PPPh, Bupa, Bupa International, CIGNA Healthcare, Exeter Family Friendly, Healix, Pruhealth and Simplyhealth.

Read the article – ‘Introduction to electronic billing’ to find how it works.

3. Give it a go

As long as you have a computer that connects to the internet, you’re ready to go. Healthcode processes around 10,000 electronic bills on any given working day – so we think it works.

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