No, we are not a licensed collection agency. We cannot report delinquent debt to credit reporting agencies, nor do we ever contact patients by phone or email about past due balances. However, we can refer delinquent accounts to a collection agency.
Yes. However, the fee for handling outstanding patient accounts or claims from dates of service prior to your start date may be separate and distinct from the regular billing package, depending on whether they have been previously submitted and denied.
We offer free practice building consultation to our customers. We review your existing fee structure and offer practice building strategies and other suggestions about how to increase your income.
Yes. We successfully service many such practices.
We routinely bill for EAP visits. We understand the inherent challenges in employee-assistance billing: it’s not standardized, the codes vary widely, and frequently you can’t use a HCFA/CMS-1500 form. We take care of everything except for reporting clinical information!
Absolutely. Please see our services by specialty pages.
Yes. Please see our services by specialty pages.
Yes. We can electronically post your 835 remittance files, and in most cases, it is preferable because that leads to faster turnaround of payment. We are able to give you simple and easy access into our clearinghouse’s website to view your electronic remits so you can see what you are getting paid for.
Of course. We are considered a “business associate” and when you sign up for the service, we will sign a Business Associate Agreement to add to your HIPAA compliance plan.
We are a service. There is no software you have to buy or install.
No! All you need to know is how to fax or email.
You will be assigned to a dedicated Account Manager who will personally oversee the day-to-day operations of your practice and get to know your specific needs.
This is what we are here for! Every month we generate an internal “Aging Report” to do follow up on unpaid claims at that time. Since our claims are filed electronically through our clearinghouse, we receive any rejections on a timely and regular basis.
Absolutely. We never receive your checks. Patient and insurance checks are payable to you and received at your address.
Typically someone is in the office from 9 am eastern time to 5 pm eastern time, Monday through Friday. Our fax machine is on to receive faxes 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. We are also always accessible by e-mail.
Checking benefits is one of the many services we offer.
On all our patient statements our toll-free number is listed. Patients can call with billing questions if needed.
We recommend in-house authorization tracking and will provide additional support through our system.
Sending patient statements is included as part of our services at no extra cost.
We can service you regardless of your network status with insurance companies.
Yes. Billshrinkers, Inc. is owned and operated by Philip Yucht, Ph.D. We specialize in mental health billing exclusively.
Please call us to discuss your particular needs.
It’s simple. You send us forward a benefit inquiry to us and we check and verify benefits. You complete a daily activity form and transmit that to us, we enter your activity into our practice management system, or, alternatively you can access our system directly and enter your work from your computer. We then submit your claims. You receive payment. We receive most of your Explanation of Benefits (EOB) electronically. We take care of the rest! Find out more about how it works!
Absolutely! We are a nationwide billing service.
