Administration & Clinical Services
"Administration & Clinical Services" typically refers to the management and operational aspects of healthcare organizations or institutions, combining both administrative roles and clinical support services. Here’s a brief overview of both areas.
Administration Services
Healthcare Management: Overseeing operations, finance, human resources, and policy implementation within a healthcare facility.
Medical Records Management: Maintaining patient records and ensuring they comply with regulations like HIPAA.
Billing and Coding: Managing financial transactions, including insurance claims, billing patients, and applying medical codes.
Scheduling and Appointments: Coordinating patient schedules and ensuring efficient use of healthcare resources.
Compliance and Regulations: Ensuring the organization complies with healthcare laws and standards, like OSHA and accreditation bodies.
Clinical Services
Patient Care: Includes diagnosis, treatment, and monitoring, provided by healthcare professionals like doctors, nurses, and therapists.
Clinical Support Services: Lab services, radiology, pharmacy, rehabilitation, and other departments supporting direct patient care.
Care Coordination: Organizing patient care activities and sharing information among all participants concerned with a patient's care to achieve safer and more effective care.
Clinical Research: Conducting clinical trials and research to advance medical knowledge and treatment options.
Additional clinical services provided between appointments are billed separately. These services may include:
- Phone calls with family members or other healthcare providers.
- Completing prior authorizations.
- Writing letters or filling out forms.
- Transferring medical records.
Billing Rate for Additional Clinical Services:
-$25 to $75
Insurance does not cover additional services. Please check with us for details on what may be included in your coverage.