Medical Billing - GE0 Record Fields 15 Through 20
Medical billing is hard enough. Throw into the mix enteral billing, which requires all kinds of calculations and conversions and it's enough to make anybody crazy. In this installment we're going to continue our review of the GE0 CMN, which needs to be sent with each enteral claim, picking up with field number 15.GE0 field 15, position 63, is the ambulatory indicator. This indicator tells the carrier if the patient is able to move or not. There are only two valid responses to this field. The letter A is entered if the patient is ambulatory. The letter N is entered if the patient is non-ambulatory. The field is mandatory and must be filled in with something.GE0 field 16, position 64, is the other forms of nutrient indicator. This field tells the carrier if the patient is receiving other forms of nutrition besides what this CMN is being prescribed for. This is needed because in some cases, if the patient is receiving other forms of nutrition, this claim may be only partially payable.GE0 field 17, position 65, is the method of administration indicator. This field tells the carrier exactly how the patient is receiving the nutrition. There are only three valid responses for this field. If the patient is receiving the nutrition via a pump, a P is entered. If the patient is receiving the nutrition via a syringe, an S is entered. If the patient is receiving the nutrition via gravity, a G is entered.GE0 field 18, position 66, is the administration technique indicator. This field tells the

The Pro's and Con's of Onsite Training
There are three different methods commonly used to provide computer training to Information Techs. IT training can be done on an individual basis using a study guide. It can be done at a special training facility often using what is called the boot camp method of training. Finally, it can be done by onsite training. Onsite training refers to the training being done right at the IT’s place of employment.Certainly, the major advantage of onsite training is convenience. The lost time is kept to a minimum. The trainee does not have to travel away from his home, nor does he have to sacrifice his off time for training purposes. Onsite training is also very cost effective. The expense of travel to a distant site is eliminated. Also, lodging and meal expenses are avoided. The trainee simply reports to his regular place of employment and attends the training classes.Another advantage of onsite training is course tailoring. There is such a broad expanse of technology that can be covered in IT training. Even the Certification programs offer core exams that are selected from a list of possible areas and also elective exams. Onsite training can be designed to address the needs of the organization very specifically. Proper course tailoring can eliminate the time spent learning applications that have no relationship to the organization sponsoring the training.There a few downsides to onsite training. The training boot camp is an established training facility that features the most up to date equipment designed for h

Inexpensive Address Labels Will Give Your Organization The Identity That You Are Working For
One of the most serious threats to your organization is the lack of visibility. If your target market does not recognize you, you will not succeed. It is a basic marketing principle.But how does your organization get access to this vital visibility? There are many viable alternatives, depending on the size of your institution and the goals you have in mind. There are many costs involved in obtaining visibility, but there are some inexpensive ways to enhance your brand name.The most expensive is buying advertising space. Depending on your desired reach, television, radio, and newspaper are among the most effective. The best spots cost the most, but you may consider remnant space. This is airtime or print ad space that has not yet sold or is hidden in areas and times. It is less expensive, but may not be worth the money if not seen of heard.For the money, direct mail is quite possibly the best alternative. There are many ways to obtain mailing lists, and they range in cost depending on the quality of information. Direct mail brings great results and it is easy to track your efforts.Creativity is the key to direct mail. You must differentiate your organization for the others to have success. By placing a logo or icon on your address labels, you will appeal to your target market and they will associate with your cause.Visibility does not happen overnight, but being seen time and time again will increase your chances. You customer will recall seeing your logo when they least susp

Marketing Metrics: The Science That Makes the Art of Advertising Profitable
Would your sales increase if you got more leads, prospects, callers, or visitors coming to your business? Wouldn’t it be exciting if there were a way to achieve this while reducing your marketing costs at the same time? Well, there is a way and I’m going to share that with you right now.Here it is. STOP spending money on advertising and promotions that do NOT produce profitable leads. Then take those dollars you were previously wasting and START investing them in advertising and promotions that DO produce profitable leads.But exactly how can this be achieved? First, you need the type of hard data you get from Marketing Metrics Reports. To find out more about this, let’s look at a few simple examples.Let’s assume you use a yellow pages ad, flyers, and radio ads to attract prospective customers.If you spend $12,000 per year on yellow pages advertising and this gets you 600 leads per year, you can calculate the cost of each lead by dividing the cost of the advertising by the number of leads you get. $12,000 divided by 600 leads equals $20. In other words, each lead you get using this method costs you $20.We call this $20 your ‘Lead Acquisition Cost’. Depending on the amount of your average sale, paying $20 for each lead could be tremendously profitable.However, in our example, let’s assume that your yellow pages ad doesn’t work so well and you get only 60 leads per year while spending $12,000 on the advertising. In this example your Lead Acquisition Cost works out to $200.

Business Owner's Manifesto: Must Do's
A GOOD INVESTMENT – I am the Leader of this business and am responsible to see that the business is treated and evaluated on the same basis as any business investment I might make, both in terms of time and money invested. I may have paid managers and staff to perform some or even all of the day-to-day tasks, but ensuring an adequate return on investment (blood, sweat and money) is my responsibility and my responsibility alone.ACHIEVING SECURITY/ROI – I recognize that there are two components of an adequate return: First, time invested must be compensated through salary, benefits and perks; AND, money invested must be guaranteed a fair rate of return plus a premium for the level of risk assumed (by operating a small business – usually 3-5% over prime). Adequate returns do not just happen; they are achieved through planning and action. This commitment involves setting realistic, quantifiable goals; taking the steps necessary to see to it that those goals are achieved; that results are measured and meet expectations; that we celebrate our victories; and, that we adapt, as needed, along the way.IT'S A BUSINESS – I am responsible to ensure that the business I have invested in has a real business and community purpose. This means: I must be realistic about not throwing good money after bad; about separating real business activity from my own ego gratification; and about assuring at least a baseline of security for myself and those who depend on this business by taking prudent risks.I am responsible to

How To Make Money Selling God's Stuff
That’s right, there are a lot of ways to make money selling the word of God, and doing His good works at the same time. Is your faith strong enough to help you earn a lot of money in the service of God? Let’s check out a number of ways you can make money selling God’s stuff. It may seem like a miracle when you discover how easy it is to earn money working in God’s way, spreading His word, and doing His good works.There are a lot of not for profit religious based organizations out there that need fund raisers. In many cases they pay commission, and in some cased they provide a draw against commissions earned. Commissions usually range between four and six percent. Earnings may vary from approximately $25,000 to $100,000 plus a year. You could be making money and doing something for a good cause at the same time.Many religious organizations conduct their own fund raising activities. A short list of the organizations involved would include:1. Catholic charities2. Lutheran Ministries3. Catholic Relief Services4. Church World Services5. St. Jude Charity6. Christian Children’s fund7. Habitat For Humanity8. American Jewish Charities9. Mennonite Global Communities10. United Jewish Philanthropies.In addition to these groups you will also find a myriad of not for profit charitable organizations that are affiliated with various religions organizations such as the Red Cross and the Salvation Army that combined raise billions of dollars on an