Question

Why is it important to keep adequate records and make sure that your billing is correct? Why is this so important to the doctor you work for? Why is this so critical to the doctor’s success in the clinic? Your responsibility as a Medical Office Assistant is made up of several things. Taking care of the doctor, the patients, the office, the mail, faxes and so on. Billing is the one responsibility that is first and foremost. What makes this part so important?

Answer 1

Ans) It is important to keep accurate patient:

- The main reason for maintaining medical records is to ensure continuity of care for the patient.

- They may also be required for legal purposes if, for example, the patient pursues a claim following a road traffic accident or an injury at work.

Billing is the one responsibility that is first and foremost:

In short its important because that's how providers and their staff get paid.

- The billing process is vital to the existence and financial health of a medical practice or facility - such as a hospital. So its important to have accurate patient insurance information, data of birth, address.