Outsourced medical billing services mean a billing company takes over the work of getting your practice paid: sending claims, following up on denials, posting payments and billing patients. You keep your own EHR and your own patients. The billing company handles everything between the visit and the payment.
This is part of our full medical billing services, built for practices from 1 provider up, with no upper limit.
What Gets Handled in Outsourced Medical Billing
- Insurance eligibility and benefits checks
- Coding review by AAPC-certified coders
- Claim submission and rejection follow-up
- Denial management and appeals
- Payment posting and accounts receivable follow-up
- Patient billing and statements
- Provider credentialing and payer enrollment, if you need it
You can hand over all of it, or only the parts your team does not have time for. For the full process, see our revenue cycle management page.
In-House Billing vs Outsourced Billing
Neither option is right for every practice. This is how they compare:
| Factor | In-house billing | Outsourced billing |
|---|---|---|
| Staffing | You hire, train and manage billers and coders | A dedicated team is provided for you |
| Cost | Salaries, benefits, software and training | Custom quote based on specialty, claim volume and services |
| Payer rule updates | Your staff must track changes | The billing team tracks changes as part of the service |
| Coverage when someone is out | Billing slows down | The team keeps working |
| Reporting | Depends on your own systems | Regular reports, weekly with MedicureMD |
| Control | Direct, day-to-day | Shared, with reporting for visibility |
How Outsourced Medical Billing Services Are Priced
Billing companies usually charge either a percentage of what your practice collects or a flat fee. At MedicureMD we price by custom quote, based on your specialty, claim volume and the services you want us to handle, so you only pay for what you need.
Whatever company you choose, ask what is included in the price and what is not.
How to Choose an Outsourced Billing Company
Ask every company these questions before you sign:
- Who does the work, and where are they based?
- How often will I get reports, and what do they show?
- Can you work inside my current EHR or practice management system?
- What are the contract terms if I want to leave?
- Will you sign a business associate agreement? Any company that handles your patient data should, under HIPAA.
You can compare more companies on our page about the top medical billing companies in the USA.
How Our Outsourced Medical Billing Services Work
Why Practices Choose MedicureMD
See What Outsourcing Could Do for Your Practice
Start with a free audit. We look at your claims, denials and accounts receivable, and send you a written report in 24 to 48 hours. If you run a smaller practice, see our page on medical billing services for small practices.
Frequently Asked Questions About Outsourced Medical Billing
What are outsourced medical billing services?
A billing company takes over your claims, denial follow-up, payment posting and patient billing, while you keep your own EHR and patients.
How much do outsourced medical billing services cost?
We price by custom quote, based on your specialty, claim volume and the services you need. The free audit is a good first step.
Do I have to sign a long-term contract?
No. There is no long-term contract. You can leave with 30 days notice.
Will I still see my claims and payments?
Yes. You get a report every week showing what was billed, what was paid and what is still open.
What does the free billing audit include?
We review your claims, denials, accounts receivable and coding, then send you a written report within 24 to 48 hours.
