Overview

DrChrono Medical Billing is a cloud‑based billing and revenue‑cycle management component of the broader DrChrono EHR platform. It enables medical practices to handle coding, claims submission, insurance eligibility, patient statements and full billing workflows directly within the same system used for scheduling, charting and practice management — accessible via web, iPad, iPhone or Apple Watch. By integrating billing with clinical and administrative functions, practices can reduce errors, speed up reimbursements and lower administrative workload.

Features and Capabilities

• Integration & Unified Platform: Medical billing is fully integrated into DrChrono’s EHR and practice‑management environment (scheduling, charting, patient portal, etc.).
• Custom Billing Codes & Profiles: Users can define custom billing codes and save billing profiles for common procedures to speed up claims creation.
• Automated Superbills & Insurance Forms: System generates superbills and standard forms (e.g. CMS‑1500) automatically.
• Real‑Time Insurance Eligibility Checks: Higher‑tier plans allow practices to verify patient insurance eligibility in real time.
• Claims Submission & Management Tools: Integrated claim submission, tracking, electronic remittance advice (ERA), and denial management for faster reimbursements.
• Revenue Cycle Management (RCM) Services (optional): For practices choosing full-service billing (e.g. “Apollo Plus” plan), certified billing professionals handle coding, claim submission, denial follow-up, and full RCM.
• Analytics & Reporting Dashboards: Visual dashboards show revenue, billing status, denial rates, payer mix, and other financial metrics to help practices monitor performance.
• Mobile & Cross-Device Access: Billing and billing‑related tools accessible via web browsers and native iOS apps (iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch), enabling flexible workflows on the go.
• Outsourced Billing Option: For practices preferring not to handle billing in house, DrChrono offers outsourced billing with certified billers, helping reduce staff overhead and speed reimbursements.