* "Medicare, Blue Cross, VSP and ALL other payers have increased their audits. They know that most practice's documentation is NOT COMPLIANT! Typical Penalties are between $100,000 and $200,000 ! Most practices fail these audits. "
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Wednesday, January 28, 2015
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Optometric Billing-VSP to Begin Covering Google Glass
The following text was copied from a January 28 article in "Optometry Times". This will most likely affect optometric billing personnel over the coming months and it would be a good time to start aquainting yourself with these developments. I am sure that many other insurance companies will begin following suit, espescially if it proves to be popular. It will also be a good way for an optometric practice to provide cutting edge technology to its patients and customers and one more reason to get people through your doors.
Begin Article:
San Francisco, CA*VSP and Google have reached a deal to offer subsidized frames anq
prescriptlon lenscs for Google Glass.
"We know our 64 million members are seeing and hearing about Google Glass and how itwill affect
their lives and vision, so we are really focusihg on the eye health management perspective," says
Jim lvlcGrann, president of vsP vision caro, vsp's insurance division, which insures one-fifth of
Americans.
Google plans to sell Glass to the public lator this year, While it did not originally offer traditional
framos or prescription lenses, early Glass owners "hacked" the device to add prescription lenses
an0 sungtasses.
Now, Google has designed 4 styles-curvy, thin, split, and bold, all shown above*made of
lightweight titanium, and plans to offer 2 new styles of sunglasses. The color, frame, and shade
choices will offer 40 style variations for Glass.
Justin lJazan, OD, Optometry flmes Editorial Advisory Board member, speaking exclusively, says
ho hopes VSP's decision to cover Google Glass will bring in new customers looking for prescription
versions of the much-hyped new device.
"Being able to provide €yewear that incorporates revolutjonary technology will make us more
valuable to our patients," says Dr. Bazan.
VSP and Google croated a training program foroptometrists to learn howto mount Glass on frames
and fit thc device on patients. '[he companies have alroady begun training ODs in New york City,
San Francisco, and Los Angeles, although they have not said how many ODs have been tralned.
"VSP providers can prepare online. I got an e-mail directing to me a specifically designed Web site.
I watched a video, took a quiz, signed a non-disclosure document and then was told something like
'Congratulations. Your VSP Glass welcome package will be mailed to you. Expect it in a week or
so,"'says Dr, Bazan.
VSP's lab rn Sacramento, Cn, will cut lenses for Glass frames. Google Glass costs g1,SOO for thosc
invited to buy the current version, but it will retail for several hundred dollars less when it is
introducod to the public later this year. The titanium frames will retail for $225. VSP will reimburse
members based on their plan, with an average reimbursoment of $120, plus the costs of buying
prescription iensos. lt will not subsidize the computer portion of Glass.
"Smart glasses may or may not find their way into our practices. -fhere
are companies out thero that
aro likely to do everything online and skip using an eyecare provider. In fact, I would say it's only a
matter of time before we see smart glasses available direct from the manufacturer
or reseller online," says Dr. Bazan.ODT
Begin Article:
San Francisco, CA*VSP and Google have reached a deal to offer subsidized frames anq
prescriptlon lenscs for Google Glass.
"We know our 64 million members are seeing and hearing about Google Glass and how itwill affect
their lives and vision, so we are really focusihg on the eye health management perspective," says
Jim lvlcGrann, president of vsP vision caro, vsp's insurance division, which insures one-fifth of
Americans.
Google plans to sell Glass to the public lator this year, While it did not originally offer traditional
framos or prescription lenses, early Glass owners "hacked" the device to add prescription lenses
an0 sungtasses.
Now, Google has designed 4 styles-curvy, thin, split, and bold, all shown above*made of
lightweight titanium, and plans to offer 2 new styles of sunglasses. The color, frame, and shade
choices will offer 40 style variations for Glass.
Justin lJazan, OD, Optometry flmes Editorial Advisory Board member, speaking exclusively, says
ho hopes VSP's decision to cover Google Glass will bring in new customers looking for prescription
versions of the much-hyped new device.
"Being able to provide €yewear that incorporates revolutjonary technology will make us more
valuable to our patients," says Dr. Bazan.
VSP and Google croated a training program foroptometrists to learn howto mount Glass on frames
and fit thc device on patients. '[he companies have alroady begun training ODs in New york City,
San Francisco, and Los Angeles, although they have not said how many ODs have been tralned.
"VSP providers can prepare online. I got an e-mail directing to me a specifically designed Web site.
I watched a video, took a quiz, signed a non-disclosure document and then was told something like
'Congratulations. Your VSP Glass welcome package will be mailed to you. Expect it in a week or
so,"'says Dr, Bazan.
VSP's lab rn Sacramento, Cn, will cut lenses for Glass frames. Google Glass costs g1,SOO for thosc
invited to buy the current version, but it will retail for several hundred dollars less when it is
introducod to the public later this year. The titanium frames will retail for $225. VSP will reimburse
members based on their plan, with an average reimbursoment of $120, plus the costs of buying
prescription iensos. lt will not subsidize the computer portion of Glass.
"Smart glasses may or may not find their way into our practices. -fhere
are companies out thero that
aro likely to do everything online and skip using an eyecare provider. In fact, I would say it's only a
matter of time before we see smart glasses available direct from the manufacturer
or reseller online," says Dr. Bazan.ODT
Friday, January 17, 2014
Optometric Billing-Increase Reimbursement From Vision Insurances (VSP, DAVIS, EYEMED, SUPERIOR, ETC)
Yes. It's true. You can increase your reimbursement from vision plans that you participate with. There is no special trick to doing this. No special coding that you are required to learn. It's such a big secret, the vision company execs would probably kill me if I let this get out...but I'm gonna take the risk.
It's not hard to make this happen, in fact, it's actually quite simple. All you need is an individual working for you that is talented on the phone and the "cohones" to say "Cancel my contract"!!! Don't believe me?
Here at our clinic, we have successfully negotiated will ALL BUT ONE of our vision plans for an across the board increase of base pay for exams. Where we were receiving $38-$45 before for eye exams, we are now receiving $75 per exam FROM EACH COMPANY and many of the vision insurance companies have been gracious enough to raise our materials reimbursements as well, in most cases without us asking! The only company that didn't want to "play ball" was N.V.A and guess what? I just faxed them our notice of termination.
The bottom line is this: you don't have to continue to accept these low-ball reimbursements from vision plans! You can do something about it...especially if you are in a market where allot of employees utilize a particular plan or if it is a "high rent district".
It's not hard to make this happen, in fact, it's actually quite simple. All you need is an individual working for you that is talented on the phone and the "cohones" to say "Cancel my contract"!!! Don't believe me?
Here at our clinic, we have successfully negotiated will ALL BUT ONE of our vision plans for an across the board increase of base pay for exams. Where we were receiving $38-$45 before for eye exams, we are now receiving $75 per exam FROM EACH COMPANY and many of the vision insurance companies have been gracious enough to raise our materials reimbursements as well, in most cases without us asking! The only company that didn't want to "play ball" was N.V.A and guess what? I just faxed them our notice of termination.
The bottom line is this: you don't have to continue to accept these low-ball reimbursements from vision plans! You can do something about it...especially if you are in a market where allot of employees utilize a particular plan or if it is a "high rent district".
Not sure you are ready to try this on your own? Want some help from an optometric billing specialist ? Call us today and we can help you get paid what you deserve from vision insurance companies!
Call Toll Free: (866)688-3335 x1, ASK FOR ANDREW!
Tuesday, February 14, 2012
Optometric Billing-Californa Optometric Association Integrates VSP
Recently the California Optometric Association voted to support the inclusion of VSP in the California Health Insurance Exchange.
Read the Letter Below and tell us what you think by using the comment section to talk back! We want to know what you feel!
Read the Letter Below and tell us what you think by using the comment section to talk back! We want to know what you feel!
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