patricia smith
Patricia Smith
Patricia Smith is a certified (CPC, CRCR, CPMA) revenue cycle professional with over 15 years of experience in medical billing, coding, and denial management. He holds a Master degree in health information management and credentials from AAPC and HFMA. David has helped independent practices and multi-specialty groups across the United States improve clean claim rates, shorten accounts receivable cycles, and stay compliant with changing payer rules. He writes practical, research-based guidance on RCM solutions that help providers minimize administrative burden and collect what they earn.

Texas Medicaid Provider Enrollment: Requirements and PEMS

Quick Answer: Texas Medicaid Provider Enrollment Application Path: Confirm your eligibility for the designated provider that applicant will fill, pre-request possible identity and business records, and submit an appropriate PEMS request. Process the screening

Virginia Medicaid Provider Enrollment Without Confusion

Your license is active. Your practice has an NPI. The documents look complete. However, one question remains to be answered before you can proceed with the application: are you enrolling the clinician, business or

Dysphagia ICD 10: Find the Right Swallowing Code

Quick Answer: ICD-10 Code for Dysphagia Unspecified dysphagia: R13.10 Oral phase: R13.11 Oropharyngeal phase: R13.12 Pharyngeal phase: R13.13 Pharyngoesophageal phase: R13.14 Other dysphagia: R13.19 Following cerebral infarction: Review I69.391 and the instruction to add

Vitamin D Deficiency ICD-10: E55.9 Coding Guide

Vitamin D deficiency, unspecified (E55.9) is the main vitamin D deficiency ICD-10 code. Use it when the provider documents a confirmed vitamin D deficiency and no more specific related diagnosis is reported. For screening

How to Enroll as a Medicaid Provider in Maryland: Step by Step

Having an NPI does not mean a healthcare professional participates in Medicaid. Payer participation and billing setup are separate from Maryland Medicaid provider enrollment and must be addressed individually. The enrollment process involves confirming

CHF ICD 10 Codes: Find the Right Heart Failure Code

I50.9 is the CHF ICD 10 code for congestive heart failure when the diagnosis does not specify a more specific type. If the documentation states chronic systolic, acute diastolic or combined heart failure, for

Migraine ICD 10: Codes, G43.909 & Billing Guide

Migraine ICD 10 coding is done under the G43 category. G43.909 indicates migraine, unspecified, not intractable, without status migrainosus. Other codes in the G43 category may be assigned for chronic migraine, migraine aura, migraine

Osteoporosis ICD 10: M81.0, M80 & Coding Rules

Quick Answer: Osteoporosis ICD-10 The quick answer covers the main branches. The details below provide additional information to help address cases that require special attention, i.e. a fracture that is healing, a fracture on

ICD 10 Transaminitis: Choosing and Billing R74.01

R74.01 is the US ICD-10-CM code for transaminitis, which indicates elevated levels of ALT and/or AST. The description for this code is “Elevation of levels of liver transaminase levels.” It is typically assigned when
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Jim Mills
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We appreciate working with James Carter at HME. He is always following up to make sure things get squared away for us. I would highly recommend working with him and the HME group.
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Sure! Here’s a 5-star review for HMS USA that highlights James’s outstanding work: ⸻ Absolutely Outstanding Experience with HMS USA – Special Thanks to James! Working with HMS USA has been one of the best decisions we’ve made for our credentialing and billing needs. From start to finish, the process was smooth, professional, and efficient. But what truly made the experience exceptional was James – the heart and soul behind our project. James is absolutely phenomenal. His knowledge, dedication, and work ethic are unmatched. He walked us through every step of the credentialing process with patience and clarity, always going above and beyond to ensure every detail was correct. No question was too small for him, and no task too big. He handled our paperwork, follow-ups, and communication with insurance companies like a seasoned pro. His responsiveness and professionalism gave us complete peace of mind. It’s rare to find someone who genuinely cares about the success of your business the way James does. He treated our project like it was his own, and for that, we are incredibly grateful. If you’re looking for a credentialing company that delivers results and truly cares, HMS USA is the way to go – and if you’re lucky enough to work with James, you’re in excellent hands! Thank you, James, and thank you HMS USA for setting the gold standard in service!
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HMS USA was really good in setting up my website for my new business, flyers and business cards. They also helped me with updates for the website. I worked with Abdullah Saeed he patiently worked with me.
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Great company very pleased
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Joann Wilson
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HMS USA is one of the best credentialing and billing companies around. I highly recommend to any company with billing issues. They are caring and supportive and very personable. Reach out to them today for your billing needs.
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vidah Ezeoka
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This is a great company, i recommend this to other medical clinician, they are very patient and attend to peoples need, easy to work with compare to others.
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Rishi Bajaj
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Great team work. Very professional and always available to help resolve any questions i had. Made an excellent website for my medical practice.
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Titilayo Ilori
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Abdullah was awesome!!! He ensured my website was completed accurately and paid attention details. Thank you!
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Javaid Manzoor
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Extremely helpful.Courteous staff. Excellent service for medical professionals.
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Twana Miller
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I love these guys. They are more than just a service. I feel like they are true team members. They are very dedicated towards the success of your business. As a small business owner I feel so secure having them on my side. I feel like there is no billing problem they can't handle. They have quick and speedy solutions. They advocate and explore all options That gives me a sense of peace. We had Billers in the past that couldn't trouble shot or nagavigate through a crisis not these guys.
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