Frequently Asked Questions
Straight answers about medical billing services, costs, software, security and how working with Elite Bill Care begins.
These are the questions practices ask us most, answered the way we answer them in consultations — directly, and without invented numbers. Anything else, ask us on the contact page.
Frequently asked questions
What does a medical billing service do?
A billing service runs your revenue cycle: verifying eligibility, entering and coding charges, submitting claims, posting payments, working denials and appeals, billing patients for their share, and reporting results. Elite Bill Care covers the full cycle — see our services page for each step.
How much does medical billing cost?
It depends on your volume, specialty, payer mix and scope. Billing is typically priced as a percentage of collections, a flat fee, or per claim/provider. Our pricing page explains each model and how to compare quotes; your exact price is set after a free consultation.
Do we have to change our EHR or software?
No. We work inside your existing system — including athenahealth, eClinicalWorks, Tebra/Kareo, AdvancedMD and others on our software page. Your data stays in your system.
How do you handle HIPAA and data security?
We work under a signed Business Associate Agreement, inside your systems, with minimum-necessary access. Details are on our HIPAA page. We do not claim certifications we have not earned.
Can you take over our existing accounts receivable?
Yes. Existing AR is reviewed first — what is collectible gets worked, what is not is identified honestly. See AR management and our billing audit.
Do you handle credentialing and enrollment?
Yes — credentialing, CAQH, PECOS, Medicaid and commercial enrollment and revalidations are a core service: credentialing & enrollment.
Which specialties do you serve?
Nineteen dedicated specialty workflows including behavioral health, therapy disciplines, cardiology, neurology, GI, orthopedics, pain management, dental, OB/GYN and home health — see specialties.
Which states do you cover?
All 50 states. Billing is configured to each state's Medicaid program and plans — find your state on our coverage page.
How fast do you submit claims?
Claims are prepared and submitted on a daily rhythm once charges are coded and verified. The larger speed factor is upstream — eligibility and authorization done before the visit — which is built into our workflow.
What reports will we receive?
Regular reporting on collections, AR aging, denial categories and payer performance, as described on our reporting page — the same numbers we manage by.
Can you help a brand-new practice?
Yes — identifiers, licensing, credentialing, enrollment, systems and first claims are sequenced in our practice setup service.
How do we get started?
Book a free consultation. We will review your situation, tell you honestly whether and how we can help, and set out scope and price in writing before any work begins.