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LESIA CRAWFORD manage your own billing. Do not plan on using in- surance coverage to “sell” your services. Tip #3 Work with the patients to ensure they receive the best benefits possible with their plan. Benefits are al- ways a positive, never a negative. Even if they have zero coverage you can of- fer a discount for being a non-insured cash patient. Our patient had his consult, was a great candidate for OAT, and was ready to move forward. I discussed the in- surance and his financial re- sponsibility. He paid $2500 that day, and I reminded him he could use it for taxes as a medical expense and he was thrilled. We scheduled him for the first week in Jan- uary to maximize his bene- fits. In his case, we won’t expect any payment from his plan but at least he will have a jump start on meet- ing his deductible for 2018. More importantly, we did not let his high deductible dictate his treatment and he received the treatment needed to realize a healthi- er, happier life. If you would like a copy of my financial agreement please email me your request, it really is the most important document when it comes to financials and setting rea- sonable expectations. INTERESTED? JOIN ME AT THE NADSM SYMPOSIUM. REGISTER NOW Lesia Crawford, CEO of GoGo Billing GoGo Billing offers help with Tricare registra- tion for no charge and Medicare credentialing services for DME, Part B and Ordering and Referring. Enter code DS3100 for $100.00 off DME and Part B cre- dentialing. Contact me at [email protected] or call [phone] ext.1