Matrix Medical Billing

10/19/2026

When your team opens the A/R aging report, can they tell what needs to happen next?

For a manageable group of unpaid claims, write down:
- The current status
- The issue to resolve
- The next action
- The person responsible
- The payer deadline and follow-up date

A rejected claim, a denial and a claim still processing may need different responses. Check the payer's instructions before resubmitting, and verify patient responsibility before sending a balance to patient follow-up.

Try one payer or one unresolved category at your next billing huddle. Keep each item visible until the outcome and any remaining work are recorded.

Need help understanding where your billing process is getting stuck? Request a Free A/R & Denial Snapshot: https://snapshot.matrixbill.com/

No obligation. Please do not submit patient information or claim details.

Tell Matrix Medical Billing about your practice and where billing may be getting stuck. No obligation, and no protected health information required.

10/15/2026

Can seven minutes of manual therapy receive a Medicare timed unit? In the right mixed-service calculation, yes.

Here is a CMS example:
• Therapeutic exercise: 33 minutes
• Manual therapy: 7 minutes
• Total qualifying timed treatment: 40 minutes

Forty minutes supports three timed units. The first 30 exercise minutes account for two. Compare the remaining three exercise minutes with seven manual-therapy minutes: the final unit goes to manual therapy.

That is why “every service needs eight minutes” can lead your team astray. This example is specific to the applicable Medicare Part B method. Other billing and coverage requirements still apply.

Have recurring PT billing questions? Request a Free A/R & Denial Snapshot: https://snapshot.matrixbill.com/
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Reviewed Oct. 12, 2026. Educational only; billing rules can change. Verify current payer, service and date-of-service requirements.

10/12/2026

A quick refresher on the 8-minute rule for applicable Medicare Part B outpatient therapy codes. Count qualifying treatment minutes, keep untimed services separate, and check payer and code requirements.

Questions about denials or aging A/R? Start with our Free A/R & Denial Snapshot: https://snapshot.matrixbill.com
Please do not submit patient information.

Reviewed October 12, 2026. This content reflects the cited guidance available on that date and is for general education. Billing rules and payer policies can change. Verify current requirements for the payer, service and date of service before submitting a claim.

Source: CMS Medicare Claims Processing Manual, Chapter 5, §§20.2–20.3:
https://www.cms.gov/Regulations-and-Guidance/Guidance/Manuals/Downloads/clm104c05.pdf

10/12/2026

How many Medicare PT timed units does a visit support? Start with qualifying treatment minutes.

A quick reference for applicable Medicare Part B 15-minute timed therapy codes:
• 8–22 minutes: 1 unit
• 23–37 minutes: 2 units
• 38–52 minutes: 3 units
• 53–67 minutes: 4 units

An appointment’s scheduled length does not tell the whole story. Keep untimed services separate, then review how the supported units are allocated across the services provided.

Check the patient’s payer policy before applying this method to another plan.

Questions about recurring billing issues? Start with a Free A/R & Denial Snapshot: https://snapshot.matrixbill.com/
Please do not submit patient information.

Reviewed Oct. 12, 2026. Educational only; billing rules can change. Verify current payer, service and date-of-service requirements.

10/07/2026

Thinking about switching billing companies for your family practice?
Before you make a move, get clear on who handles payer issues, how denials are followed up, and whether the team can work in your current EHR. Ask what happens to unpaid claims during the handover, too.
Our latest article walks through seven questions to ask before you switch. Use them to compare proposals and understand how each billing partner would support your practice.
Read the article:
https://www.matrixbill.com/blog/choosing-family-practice-billing-company
Want to discuss your practice’s billing needs? Start with Matrix’s Free A/R & Denial Snapshot:
https://snapshot.matrixbill.com/
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10/05/2026

Seeing the same claim denials again and again? Give your billing team one focused question this week: What keeps causing them?

Review the payer’s explanation, group similar denials, and identify the next action, deadline and person responsible. Look for one recurring issue you can address earlier in the billing process.

Want a clearer starting point? Request Matrix Medical Billing’s free A/R & Denial Snapshot: https://snapshot.matrixbill.com

No obligation. Please don’t share patient information in the form or comments.

09/23/2026

Value-based payment models are changing how practices operate. If your scheduling, documentation, and billing processes aren't working together, you're at risk of missing quality metrics and leaving money on the table.

The shift from fee-for-service to value-based care doesn't happen overnight. But practices that redesign their workflows now are better positioned to transition smoothly.

If you're thinking about value-based readiness, it's worth an honest look at where your systems stand. We help practices audit their operations and build workflows that actually support this shift. Reach out if you'd like to discuss your practice's next steps.

Schedule a free revenue cycle assessment to evaluate your practice's value-based readiness.

09/15/2026

Does your medical billing service carry cyber liability and errors and omissions insurance?

Medical billing companies handle sensitive patient information and critical revenue. Yet many practices never ask whether their billing partner has financial protection if a cyber incident or professional billing error occurs.

Before choosing a billing company, ask:

• Do you carry cyber liability insurance?
• Do you carry errors and omissions insurance?
• What are your coverage limits?
• Can you provide current certificates of insurance?

Matrix Medical Billing carries both types of coverage because protecting our clients involves more than submitting claims.

Learn what your practice should verify before selecting a billing partner:

https://www.matrixbill.com/blog/medical-billing-cyber-liability-errors-omissions-insurance

08/30/2026

You hire a new provider. They're ready to work. But credentialing takes 90 to 180 days before they can bill a single claim.

That's real revenue sitting on the table while payer systems move slowly, paper forms get lost, and your team manages multiple enrollment timelines manually.

Here's what's coming: 2026 regulations are phasing out paper credentialing entirely and tightening reporting windows even more.

Digital workflows and smarter automation can help cut approval timelines significantly. Faster enrollment means faster billing means faster revenue.

If credentialing bottlenecks are slowing your practice down, let's help you find where the delays are happening. Schedule a free revenue cycle assessment with us.

Schedule a free revenue cycle assessment to identify credentialing delays in your practice.

05/31/2026

Most medical practices assume their medical billing servce they are outsourcing is HIPAA compliant.

But have you actually asked the right questions?

Your billing company handles sensitive patient information every single day. Weak security practices, poor employee training, or unsecured systems can put your practice and your patients at risk.

Here are a few questions every practice should ask:

✔️ Do they sign a Business Associate Agreement (BAA)?
✔️ How is patient data secured?
✔️ Are employees trained on HIPAA requirements?
✔️ What happens if there is a data breach?
✔️ Who has access to your patient information?

At Matrix Medical Billing, we take patient information very seriously to help protect our clients from potential data breach liability and security risks.

HIPAA compliance is not just about checking a box, it’s about protecting your practice, your reputation, and your patients.