The True Cost of In-House Billing vs. Outsourcing for Podiatrists
On the surface, keeping billing in-house may seem cheaper than outsourcing. After all, you’re already paying staff—why pay another company? But when you look deeper, the costs of in-house billing add up fast. The Hidden Costs of In-House Billing • Staff Time: Every denied claim requires follow-up calls, resubmissions, and hours of effort. That’s time […]
How to Train Your Staff to Handle “I Forgot My Wallet” Patients
Every podiatry practice has encountered this: a patient checks out after a visit and says, “I forgot my wallet.” Or worse, “Just send me a bill.” Left unaddressed, these situations eat into revenue and create unnecessary follow-up work. But there’s good news: with training, scripts, and clear policies, your staff can handle these situations effectively. […]
5 Tips to Reduce Claim Denials in Your Podiatry Practice
Denied claims aren’t just paperwork—they’re lost revenue. Every denial means more staff time spent fixing errors, more delays in cash flow, and sometimes, money that’s never recovered. Podiatrists, in particular, deal with high denial rates due to the specialized and sometimes misunderstood nature of foot care. So how can you reduce denials and make sure […]
Why Podiatry Practices Struggle with Billing — And How to Fix It
Running a podiatry practice means balancing patient care, staff coordination, and business operations—all while navigating the complicated world of medical billing. Unfortunately, billing is often the weak link. Claims get denied. Payments are delayed. Patients resist paying co-pays. Before long, practices see cash flow issues that threaten financial stability. So, why is billing such a […]