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With the insurance payers requesting medical records at an alarming rate, it is critical that the client chart complies with multiple levels of requirements. Most centers are now serving three masters: State Regulations, Accreditation Requirements and Payer’s inconsistent criteria. Facilities’ and Center’s Policies and Procedures should include routine chart audits conducted by a compliance officer, peer reviewers and even third-party consultants. It’s that IMPORTANT! Claim reimbursement is often contingent on a payer reviewing the chart to determine if it meets medical necessity.

At Integrity Billing, we value fully engaging in the communities where we live and work. One way we do this is by supporting local organizations that provide services to improve the lives of area residents, with a particular focus on education, healthcare, recovery and the arts.

Summer can be a difficult time of year to remain sober. Between increased social gatherings with alcohol, disruptions in routine, and the pressure to “let loose,” maintaining recovery often takes extra intention and care.

Healthcare billing is more efficient than ever, but it’s also more vulnerable. For the last 14 years, there has been an upward trend in data breaches. In 2023, more than 133 million records were exposed, according to the HIPAA Journal. And, it’s not just the number of breaches that is increasing, but also the breaches are more severe, with tens of millions of records stolen, exposed, or impermissibly disclosed.

In 2020, over 40 million Americans had a substance use disorder, but only 6.5% received treatment. While there are many contributing factors, the cost of treatment remains one of the most significant obstacles.

At Integrity Billing, we understand that your chief goal is to provide the best SUD treatment for your patients. Billing is an integral component of keeping your operations afloat, but for many substance use disorder treatment programs, the billing cycle can be a distraction from the main goal of effective treatment. At Integrity Billing, we are here to work with you to help you achieve your goals of quality care and treatment. We offer end-to-end solutions for SUD billing for treatment programs of many sizes. Your search for a comprehensive billing partner with a hands-on approach, that meets all of your needs, stops here!