Radiation oncology billing in 2026: what episode-based payment actually means right now
Summary Radiation oncology billing remains fee-for-service under Medicare in 2026, despite ongoing discussions around episode-based payment. This guide explains the latest CPT code changes, ROCR legislation, common billing mistakes, reimbursement updates, and practical steps to strengthen revenue cycle performance. Book a Free Consultation Today! Many radiation oncology practices believe Medicare has already shifted to an […]
Denial Management in 2026: The Top 10 Codes and the Appeal Playbook for Each
Summary Learn the top 10 medical billing denial codes in 2026 and the best appeal strategy for each. This guide explains common denial reasons, effective correction and appeal playbooks, Medicare appeal timelines, and proven denial prevention practices to improve claim reimbursement and revenue cycle performance. Book a Free Consultation Today! Denial management consumes a significant […]
Outsourcing Medical Billing: What to Expect in the First 90 Days
Summary Outsourcing medical billing is easier with a structured transition. Learn what happens during the first 90 days, including onboarding, parallel claim processing, legacy AR cleanup, and performance tracking. Discover how Synergy HCLS helps practices maintain cash flow and improve billing performance. Book a Free Consultation Today! The biggest concern practices have about outsourcing medical […]
Medical Billing KPIs Every Practice Manager Should Track in 2026
Summary Learn the most important medical billing KPIs to monitor in 2026, including AR days, clean claim rate, denial rate, net collection rate, and more. Compare industry benchmarks and discover how Synergy HCLS helps healthcare practices improve revenue cycle performance and collections. Book a Free Consultation Today! Many healthcare practices only review their billing performance […]
The Real Cost of Billing Staff Turnover: A Practice-by-Practice Model
Summary Medical billing staff turnover costs healthcare practices far more than hiring expenses. Frequent employee departures increase claim denials, delay reimbursements, and reduce collections. Learn how outsourcing medical billing to Synergy HCLS minimizes staffing risks, improves revenue cycle performance, and ensures consistent cash flow. Book a Free Consultation Today! A billing specialist resigns, the position […]
Switching RCM Vendors Mid-Contract: What Actually Breaks During the Handoff
Summary Switching RCM vendors mid-contract requires careful planning to prevent claim delays, data migration issues, and revenue loss. Learn how to manage AR ownership, payer enrollment, clearinghouse setup, and staff training for a smooth transition while maintaining uninterrupted medical billing operations with Synergy HCLS. Book a Free Consultation Today! Practice managers rarely decide to replace […]
Appeal or Write Off? A Decision Framework for Denied Claims Over $500
Summary Learn how to decide whether to appeal or write off denied claims over $500 using a structured decision framework. Discover how denial reason codes, appeal deadlines, expected recovery, rework costs, and recurring denial patterns help ASC billing teams reduce revenue loss, improve denial management, and optimize revenue cycle performance. Book a Free Consultation Today! […]
Coordination of benefits errors: why secondary payer claims take 3x longer to resolve
Summary Coordination of Benefits (COB) errors are one of the leading causes of delayed secondary payer claims. Learn the common mistakes that increase denials, extend reimbursement timelines, and discover proven medical billing and ASC billing strategies to improve claim accuracy, reduce AR days, and accelerate payments. Book a Free Consultation Today! Secondary insurance claims should […]
ASC Billing: Where Facility Fees and Physician Fees Get Miscoded Together
Summary Learn the most common ASC billing mistakes involving facility and physician fee claims, modifiers, POS codes, implant billing, and multiple procedure reductions. This guide explains how to reduce claim denials, improve coding accuracy, and streamline ASC revenue cycle management with Synergy H Book a Free Consultation Today! An ambulatory surgical center often submits two […]