The elimination of the potential for human error will be eliminated because once the procedure is completed the billing process will start because the codes are attached to the completed procedure. Correct ICD-9 codes will only have to be entered for progress notes for i.e. follow procedure or office visit which will improve the turnaround time on your reimbursement.
Removing this tedious task allows for a more focused approach by front office staff on customer
service with the patients, scheduling, claims management, and co-pay collection. Collecting statistics in Engle Dental System will be made easy by having the billing directly linked to the documentation which gives access to a more vigorous set of financial data that can be put into easy to view reports to assist in managing the business. This will let the office manager know how to have a better handle on the schedule and what insurance companies are more profitable than others in order to participate with them or not. Keeping track of things like units billed per
PT, Doctor days, accounts receivable, net revenue per visit will help keep the practice a