In-house billing
Ensuring optometrists get paid more, faster.
Healthbridge’s medical billing & practice management solution helps optometrists deliver better patient care while running a good business. You’ll have all the right tools to help you manage your practice’s patient scheduling, medical billing, reports & so much more.
In-house billing for optometrists
Discover the easiest cloud-based medical billing and practice management solution designed to empower Optometrists. Healthbridge’s comprehensive solution not only enhances patient care but also ensures the seamless operation of your Optometry practice. With a suite of essential tools, you can effortlessly handle patient scheduling, medical billing, generate reports, and much more, all geared towards helping your practice thrive.
Healthbridge can empower your optometry practice with the following:
Schedule appointment
Prior to consultation:
- Online booking platform
- Online calendar
- Automated benefit checks
- Automated SMS / email reminders
Check-in patient
Prior to consultation:
- Virtual waiting room
- Effortless management of your patients
- Family check to verify new patients and add them to your database
Claim
Post consultation:
- Customised claim templates
- Real-time claim responses, indicating what medical aids will or won’t cover.
- Receive a proof of submission for each claim sent.
Collect
Post consultation:
- Generate & submit invoices to patients.
- Effortlessly accept card payments from patients.
- Send SMS reminders to patients on outstanding accounts.
Reconcile
Post consultation:
Have your claims automatically reconciled, saving you & your staff hours of precious time.
Review
Post consultation:
Comprehensive practice performance reports thatinclude end-of-day, month-end & other financial reports.
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In-house billing FAQ
What is medical billing software?
Medical billing software is a business tool that practices use to facilitate and automate their revenue cycle management (RCM) / billing processes. Ideally this software should simplify and bring more efficiency to processes such as checking patient benefits, claiming, reconciling and collecting; thereby improving practice profitability.
How much does medical billing software cost?
There are 4 factors that typically drive the pricing of medical billing software:
i) Features offered (e.g. Real-time claims, automated benefit checks, etc)
ii) Technology platform used (Cloud vs desktop application) and
iii) Speciality (General practitioner vs Anaesthetist) and
iv) The size of the medical practice i.e. no. of claims sent/patients seen.
How can medical billing software help me collect from patients?
What medical billing software solutions does Healthbridge offer?
Healthbridge has medical billing solutions that are tailored to groups of healthcare professionals and bureaus. Whether you are a GP or an anaesthetist, an orthopaedic surgeon or a paediatrician, our billing software will cater to your needs. We also have software products suited to bureau needs.
Can I outsource my medical billing admin to Healthbridge?
Yes. At Healthbridge, we believe that doctors should focus on caring for patients and providing excellent service—not sweating over billing admin. Our Healthbridge Bureau service offering handle your billing and claims management. To find out more, click here.
Does Healthbridge provide medical billing software for my speciality?
Healthbridge has a variety of medical billing software services for General Practitioners (GPs); most specialists such as anaesthetists, orthopaedic surgeons and cardiologists; Allied health professionals such as physiotherapists, chiropractors and Optometrists. Don’t see your speciality? Contact us to find out what solution we have for you.
How much does Healthbridge charge for medical billing software?
Healthbridge’s medical billing software pricing is based on a percentage model. The percentage model takes into account i) Your monthly claim value and ii) speciality. Contact us for a customised quote for your practice.
What is the contractual obligation when signing up for Healthbridge's medical billing software?
We do not believe in locking practices into a long term contract. If you are unhappy you can terminate our services with a 1 month notice period.
Do I need to purchase new hardware equipment before being able to use your medical billing solution?
Healthbridge’s medical billing software uses state-of-the-art cloud-based software/technology. If you have an internet connection and a device, you can use our services, no frills, no fuss and no restrictions.
Is Healthbridge's medical billing software available across South Africa?
Healthbridge’s medical billing software is available nation-wide with dedicatied consultants avaialble to cater to your needs.
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