The CBO was established November 2007.

Centralized Billing Office Services:

•    A direct link to your computer system is established.  Real-time information is available to all
     users; we become an extension of your business office, partnering with you to provide services
     of the highest quality for your patients.
•     Billing practices are constantly monitored to ensure billing services are in accordance with
     applicable laws and regulations.
•     A/R is constantly monitored and dedicated claims follow-up personnel work the phones daily to
     proactively identify potential issues resulting in decreased payment lag times.
•     Coordinated effort between the facility and CBO using efficient document scan processes,
     faxing, email, issues logs and telephone communications.
•    CBO staff of nine with combined billing experience exceeding 100 years.


Key Benefits of the CBO
Cost savings – including absorption of billing and collection expense which assists in cash flow
  • Staff coverage and cross-training
  • Weekly conference calls with facilities to discuss ongoing issues and to provide education
  • Centrally located in Kansas

















  Email Deb Weaver dweaver@gpha.com


Services Available GPHA/CBO

Billing Services
Hospital
Rural Health Clinic
Hospital Based Clinic
Professional Services
Public Health
Home Health
Ambulance

Full or partial service contracts are available

Payer Types
Medicare
Medicare Advantage
Medicaid
Blue Cross & Blue Shield
Commercial
Self-Pay

Other Services
Office Assessments
Policies & Procedures
Statement Processing
Denials Management
Medicare Credit
        Balance Reports
Establish Payment
        Arrangements
Staff Training