FAQs
What does medical billing services do?
A medical billing service gives you and your practice the means to increase your revenue and optimize your time with your patients. You benefit from the expertise and knowledge of medical billing professionals who understand the intricacies of medical coding and billing.
What are service codes in medical billing?
Service codes or procedure codes are the medical codes set by The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba to indicate the service provided.
How to choose a medical billing service for your practice?
Choose a medical billing service that is flexible with the needs of your practice and one that keeps up to the ever changing medical billing codes to maximize your billing.
Why choose Progressive Medical Development?
We have years of proven experience in medical billing and coding, claim payouts, and have greatly increased revenue for physicians throughout Manitoba. As a medical billing company we are consistently working with Manitoba Health and Doctors Manitoba to ensure all claims are paid out correctly. Our account managers work closely with physicians to ensure maximum profit and maintain complete transparency. All account managers are properly trained in PHIA and the College of Physicians and Surgeons Manual to ensure proper billing codes are entered. We go the “extra mile” for all physicians.
How Do I register for your service?
We have several options:
Call us at 204-691-4410 to speak to one of our account managers. We will be happy to answer any questions you may have, including providing a quote for you or your practice. Our business hours are
- 8am to 5pm Central Time, Monday to Friday.
- Contact us from the contact form on our website.
- Email us your inquiries at [email protected].
How does our software work?
Progressive Medical Development is not an app. We are a complete medical billing service with professionally trained account managers that will process and manage your sensitive data for you. You do not have to spend time learning how to use a program, guessing where to plug in your data, or troubleshooting frustrating issues. Simply send us your data and we take care of the rest for you. In terms of billing software, Progressive has experience using Accuro and Input Health software.
How do you submit my claims?
Our account managers can provide training so that you can transfer your confidential data to us securely. To submit your claims, we use the most secure electronic transmission service that is regulated by the government of Manitoba, the Claims Processing System for Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living (MHSAL).
How can I trust you keep my data safe?
We keep all of our data protected and encrypted on our private servers. We also provide all our account managers training on PHIA and advice on how to properly secure, store, and send your data to us by encryption. Security and privacy of sensitive data is a top priority for us. You can trust that Progressive Medical Development will keep all of your information private and safe.
How much do you charge for medical billing?
Our premium medical billing service comes at just 2.25%.
How does Progressive MD dispute unpaid claims?
Using our knowledge of EOB Codes (Explanation of Benefits), our account managers will query, dispute, or resubmit claims where appropriate to ensure all claims are paid in full.
Can a non-resident of Canada be charged for medical services?
Yes. Progressive MD handles the invoicing and collection of payment from patients who are not covered under Canadian healthcare, as per the rules provided by Doctor’s Manitoba and The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Manitoba.