AOB in Medical Billing

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AOB In Medical Billing Your Questions Answered

• Medical Billingz

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What Exactly Is AOB In Medical Billing?

• AOB stands for Assignment of Benefits. AOB in
  medical billing is a contract between healthcare
  provider and patient, signed by the patient and
  sent to the insurance payers.

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How Does It Work?

• Here is the process we have summed up in 5
  points
• After taking the medical Billing service, you and
  your healthcare partner or contractor agree to
  signup AOB in medical billing
• The contract is signed. Paperwork is done
• The contractor then sends the AOB to the
  insurance company which reviews the document and
  makes any concerns clear
• The settlement check is made that contains the
  name of the contractor (or an agreed-upon
  individual) as specified.
• After all the information is verified, the
  insurance payer will issue the check and the
  process is marked as complete.

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Faqs About AOB

• 1. How Does It Differ From The Normal Billing
  Process?
• In contrast to the standard billing procedure,
  AOB transfers payment responsibility from you to
  the healthcare provider.
• By direct billing and receiving payment from the
  insurance provider using an AOB, the provider
  minimizes your involvement in handling medical
  bills.

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• 3. What Services I Can Use AOB For?
• Ambulance services
• Ambulatory surgical centers
• biological(s) and drugs
• Clinical diagnostic lab services
• Dialysis at-home equipment and supplies
• Can be used by those patients that have Medicaid
  and Medicare plans
• Professionals include clinical nurse specialists,
  certified nurse anesthetists, clinical social
  workers, clinical psychologists, nurse
  practitioners, physician assistants, and nurse
  midwives to deliver their services.
• Vaccinations like influenza