NDC Billing for Infusion and Injectable Medications
The NDC billing process is now required by many large commercial payers and state Medicaid plans. More commercial payers will be mandating NDC billing moving forward in order to more accurately identify and reimburse providers for the exact product used for a patient’s treatment. Having the specific NDC of the medication allows payers to avoid some of the guesswork involved for reimbursing using the HCPCS and billing Unit process that we all know and love.
Episode 005: How to Plan Your Exit Strategy with Chip Bierbaum
In this episode, Dylan McCabe and Reece Norris interview Chip Bierbaum. Chip shares his advice for preparing a stand-alone infusion center for an eventual exit into the marketplace. Additionally, he shares insights into planning and strategizing for short and long-term opportunities. Follow on Amazon Music II Subscribe on Podbean II Subscribe on iTunes Transcript: […]
WeInfuse Infusion Center Podcast Series is Live!
Listen to our recently launched WeInfuse Infusion Center Podcast series to hear interviews from infusion suite and Infusion Center industry experts. Learn how some of the leading infusion practices and companies are innovating and thriving in today’s’ complex healthcare environment. Hear sound advice, tips, and tricks from experienced industry executives and practice managers who are working to […]
Episode 004: Reducing Risks in Infusion Therapy with John Long, Altus Infusion
In this installment, Dylan McCabe and Reece Norris interview John Long, RN – VP of nursing for Altus Infusion. John shares his story of how he came to work with Altus Infusion and develop a passion for this unique medication delivery channel. Follow on Amazon Music II Subscribe to Podbean II Subscribe to iTunes […]
Episode 003: How to Advocate for Patient Access with Brian Nyquist, Executive Director of NICA
In this episode, Dylan McCabe and Reece Norris interview Brian Nyquist, MPH – Executive Director for the National Infusion Center Association (NICA). Hear how Brian Nyquist first got involved in the organization and what NICA is doing to improve patient access to infusion centers nationwide. Learn more how you and your team can get involved […]
Episode 002: Key Ingredients to a Successful Infusion Practice
In this installment, Dylan McCabe interviews Reece Norris – Co-Founder and COO for WeInfuse. Hear how Reece first got involved in the complex world of outpatient Infusion. Hear Reece’s advice for listeners who may be considering opening or expanding their current in-office infusion suites or stand-alone infusion centers. Follow on Amazon Music II Subscribe to […]
The Cost of Patient Noncompliance
For the practice-based infusion suites and stand-alone Infusion Centers, keeping patients compliant with their treatment schedules results in better clinical outcomes and improves the financial health of their business models. While treatment compliance is important with traditional oral medications or therapeutic injectables, it is paramount with specialty injectables and IVIG therapies. Specialty medications, including biologics […]
Episode 001: Learn how WeInfuse was born with CEO Bryan Johnson
In our very first Podcast, Dylan McCabe interviews Bryan Johnson, Co-Founder and CEO for WeInfuse. Hear Bryan’s story of how he started in the infusion industry by opening his own managed and later wholly owned stand-alone Infusion Centers. Bryan shares advice for navigating the challenges in this unique health care model and gain form helpful […]
Billing Infusion Medications
Next to quantum theory, I would put infusion and infusion billing in a close second place for complexity. I recently published an article around billing for infusion procedures in an attempt to simplify some of the confusion. If you missed my first installment The Confusion of Infusion Billing, it’s worth going back and taking a […]
The Confusion of Infusion Billing
I have been in and around medical billing for over 15 years in various practices and ambulatory healthcare services, and I would never tell anyone that medical billing is a simple or logical process. However, with some practical study and a little experience, anyone can eventually learn the nuances of full-revenue cycle medical billing for […]