Medical Billing for Private Practices: Clean Claims, Denials, and the Metrics That Matter

want to connect with me about joining my MSO or have my office do your billing or credentialing? Email me as [email protected] this episode, Brad breaks down medical billing for private practice owners—from credentialing and contracting to clean claims, denials, and collections. You’ll learn why billing success starts at the front desk, how clearinghouses and EMRs “scrub” claims, and why payment velocity is one of the most important numbers to track as you grow. Brad also explains what you realistically get in a 3–4% billing contract versus a higher-service model, including denial management, payment posting, reconciliation, and revenue-leak audits (think missed vaccines, EKG codes, and other common undercoding issues). If your average revenue per encounter is under target, this episode outlines how to troubleshoot the full workflow and identify where errors are happening—without ever crossing into fraud. Plus: when it makes sense to bring billing in-house, and where AI may (or may not) fit. #MedicalBilling #PrivatePractice #PracticeManagement #RevenueCycleManagement #RCM #Credentialing #HealthcareBusiness #PhysicianEntrepreneur #MedicalPracticeOwner #ClinicOperations #InsuranceContracts #ClaimsProcessing #DenialManagement #CashFlow #PracticeGrowth #HealthcareEntrepreneur #PrimaryCare #EMR #BillingAndCoding #MSO