Frequently Asked Questions
AnswersPhysicians, Group Practices, Management Services Organizations (MSO) and Medical Services Facilities.
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Credentialing services can certainly be handled by the provider(s) & staff internally.
Generally though, smaller practices must devote staff to patient care instead of filling out applications. Larger practices tend to focus staff on accounts receivable rather than dealing with mountains of applications daily.
PCS specializes in these services. We are fully dedicated to the efficient and accurate completion of these tasks.
We never forget that a day without a provider number is a day without revenue.
Analysis of the time and effort expended in credentialing management by providers substantiates potential cost savings represented by employing PCS’s expert services.
Employing PCS frees the practice to concentrate on delivering medical services. Consider PCS as an extension of office staff minus the personnel costs. PCS works for you and not other organizations.
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Generally though, smaller practices must devote staff to patient care instead of filling out applications. Larger practices tend to focus staff on accounts receivable rather than dealing with mountains of applications daily.
PCS specializes in these services. We are fully dedicated to the efficient and accurate completion of these tasks.
We never forget that a day without a provider number is a day without revenue.
Analysis of the time and effort expended in credentialing management by providers substantiates potential cost savings represented by employing PCS’s expert services.
Employing PCS frees the practice to concentrate on delivering medical services. Consider PCS as an extension of office staff minus the personnel costs. PCS works for you and not other organizations.
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Date sensitive information (expirations, license, D.E.A. certificates, etc.) is stored in the PCS database. PCS will remind the contact person of expiring documents and request updated certificates when necessary.
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All information is strictly confidential. Access is limited to select organizations as specified by the client.
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PCS will only return the information to third party payors as specified by the client. Accuracy of information is the responsibility of the client.
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PCS’s service includes updating the database as the need arises (e.g. change of address, additional information, new hospital appointments, malpractice information, etc.). These updates are included in the annual fee.
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Payment is due in full upon signing the agreement and is made in advance of service. Payment can be made through PayPal online or check.
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PCS service agreements are annual and non-refundable.
If there is a need to cancel, cancellation must be sent in writing and will become effective immediately.
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The IRS assigns a Tax ID number to all businesses; the CP575 provides proof of issuance. Please include a copy of this IRS form when enrolling under a Tax Identification Number for verification purposes.
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CAQH stands for Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare. The Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare is a non-profit alliance of health plans and trade associations, working to simplify healthcare administration through industry collaboration on public-private initiatives. CAQH strives to be a catalyst for industry collaboration on initiatives that simplify healthcare administration for health plans and providers, resulting in a better care experience for patients and caregivers. (Source: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/CAQH)
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Additional Questions? Please contact PCS.