CMS recently announced there will be a proposal to delay the start of the RO Model from Jan. 1, 2023. This delay if approved by future rule making will then also determine the new start date. If history tells us anything, the date will get pushed back. This may give a feeling of relief for you and staff but you …
Radiation Oncology Billers – Don’t Let RO Model Make You Crazy
Radiation oncology practice administrators have a significant amount of homework to do preparing for the RO Model. They have to sign up for the RO Model portals: Radiation Oncology Administrative Portal (ROAP) and The RO Model Secure Data Portal. They will need to use these tools to anticipate and verify the RO Model reimbursement. However, the day-to-day challenge is on …
RO Model Billing Workflow – Part 2
In RO Model Billing Workflow – Part 1 we covered the initial step in your plan – determining if RO Model applies to your patient’s treatment course. You can see that article here . Here are the 12 steps to follow once your RO Model patient begins their treatment: Step 1: The initial provider treatment prescription is completed by the …
RO Model Billing Workflow – Part 1
Billing for the RO Model is complex. The best way to get started on the right foot is to develop a plan. The first step in the billing process is to determine if the RO Model applies to your patient’s treatment course. The steps below demonstrate the workflow to determine if the RO Model will apply. Step 1: Is the …
4 Basic Steps to Get Started with RO Model
Radiation Oncology practices have been hearing about the RO Model for a couple of years now. Hopefully you are familiar with the CMS Innovation center. If you are not or are just not knowing where to start, we know it can be overwhelming. Below are few basic first steps. Step 1: Check the zip code of each practice facility to …
How to Slay the RO Model Billing Dragon
The start of the RO Model looms like a dragon in the distance, blocking your way to Medicare reimbursement. At Shavara we specialize in radiation oncology billing. Our Iridium Suite billing software has been designed to optimize radiation oncology reimbursement. We have designed an arsenal of weapons to cut through the complications of billing under the RO Model. Here are …
