Payer Credentialing

A frequently overlooked component of the billing process, proper credentialing services can make a significant difference in your practice’s cash flow. Instream acknowledges the impact and importance of managing the credentialing process between you and the third party payers we submit claims to on your behalf. We understand each specific payer’s credentialing process in North and South Carolina, and we work aggressively to obtain and maintain provider numbers with all your third party payers to ensure timely payment and maximum cash flow.

Why is payer credentialing important?
It is the first step in making sure you get paid for the work you do.

How can Instream help?

• Credentialing Specialists on staff
• Thoroughly experienced with all aspects of MD and CRNA credentialing activities
• Proven expertise at new practice start-ups and adding new providers
• Skilled at charting a course through professional service corporation conversions and tax ID changes
• We direct the entire credentialing process ourselves, including correspondence with you and the payer
• Any existing client provider numbers are verified from the start with all third party payers
• Coordinate use of group identification numbers as well as individual provider numbers
• Currently maintaining third party payer credentials for over 80 physicians and 155 CRNAs

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