SynCura Practice Solutions

06/10/2026

Supporting Patients Between Visits with Principal Care Management (PCM)

Did you know Medicare allows providers to offer ongoing care management services for patients with serious chronic conditions?

Principal Care Management (PCM) helps patients stay connected to their healthcare team through:

✅ Monthly care coordination
✅ Medication management
✅ Personalized care plans
✅ Patient education and support
✅ Early identification of potential health concerns

For practices caring for patients with chronic wounds, diabetic foot complications, peripheral arterial disease, neuropathy, and other complex conditions, PCM can improve patient outcomes while creating a valuable new service line.

At SynCura Practice Solutions, we help practices implement PCM programs from start to finish—including workflows, compliance, documentation, staff training, and billing support.

Ready to enhance patient care and create a new source of recurring revenue?

📧 Contact SynCura Practice Solutions today to learn more!

05/08/2026

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Chronic Neuropathic Foot Pain Management: Exploring The Role of Neurostimulation in Podiatric Care

Due to complexity, chronic neuropathic pain can be challenging to treat and may not respond well to conventional treatment. This session, sponsored by Abbott, is designed to: • Provide an overview of common chronic neuropathic foot pain conditions • Review therapeutic options and clinical eviden...

05/05/2026

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05/01/2026

Most Denials Start Before the Patient Is Even Seen

When practices think about denials, they usually look at billing.

But many of the biggest issues actually happen at the front end.

❌Common Front-End Gaps:

* Eligibility not fully verified
* Incorrect or outdated insurance information
* Missing authorization requirements
* Incomplete EDI or payer setup

❌What This Leads To:

* Claim rejections
* Payment delays
* Increased denial rates
* Additional rework for staff

📊 The Reality:

You can have:

* Perfect coding
* Strong documentation

…and still not get paid if the front-end process fails.

✔ Best Practices:

* Verify eligibility thoroughly (not just active coverage)
* Confirm benefits and authorization requirements
* Ensure EDI enrollments are complete and functioning
* Keep payer information updated and accurate

⭕️ Bottom Line:

Fixing your front-end process is one of the fastest ways to reduce denials and improve cash flow.

SynCura Practice Solutions helps practices identify and correct front-end gaps that lead to revenue loss.

📩 Message us if you want to strengthen your intake and eligibility workflows.

04/30/2026

Contracted with Insurance? You’re Not Done Yet.

Getting in-network is only one step in the process.

One of the most common issues we see with new (and even established) providers is this:

👉 Contracts are approved—but EDI enrollments are incomplete or missing

What This Means

Without proper EDI setup:

* Claims may not transmit correctly
* Payments may be delayed or misrouted
* ERAs (electronic remittances) may not be received
* Eligibility and claim status access may be limited

In some cases, practices don’t realize there’s an issue until:

* Claims start rejecting
* Payments aren’t coming in
* Or A/R begins to grow

What Needs to Be Completed

After contracting, providers should ensure:

* EDI claim submission enrollment is active
* ERA/EFT enrollment is completed for each payer
* Clearinghouse connections are properly linked
* Payer-specific requirements are confirmed

Why It Matters

Incomplete EDI setup can create:

* Delays in cash flow
* Increased manual work
* Avoidable claim issues

This is not just an administrative step—it directly impacts your revenue cycle.

Bottom Line

Being contracted means you’re approved to bill.
EDI enrollment ensures you can actually get paid.

SynCura Practice Solutions supports providers through credentialing, EDI setup, and full revenue cycle implementation—so nothing gets missed.

Message us if you want to ensure your enrollments are complete and functioning correctly.

04/29/2026

Neuromuscular Therapy in Podiatry: Clinical Value and Revenue Opportunity

Neuropathic patients—particularly those with diabetic neuropathy—remain one of the most complex populations in podiatry.

Traditional management often focuses on symptom control and prevention. However, newer neuromuscular stimulation approaches, including systems like NeuFit therapy, are being explored as adjuncts to support:

* Improved nerve activation
* Muscle re-education
* Functional improvement

From a clinical standpoint, this can complement existing treatment plans when appropriately selected and documented.

Where Practices Need to Be Careful

As with any emerging modality, payer expectations remain clear:

* Medical necessity must be well-defined
* Treatment goals and outcomes must be documented
* Services must align with covered therapy codes and guidelines

Without this, practices may face denials or inconsistent reimbursement.

Revenue Considerations

When implemented correctly, neuromuscular therapy can:

* Expand service offerings for neuropathic patients
* Increase medically necessary visit frequency
* Support appropriate use of therapy-based billing (when criteria are met)

However, revenue is dependent on:

* Proper coding and modifier use
* Clear linkage between diagnosis and treatment
* Consistent documentation of patient response

Bottom Line

Emerging therapies can enhance patient care—but only when clinical application and revenue cycle processes are aligned.

SynCura Practice Solutions helps podiatry providers evaluate new service lines, ensure compliant documentation, and optimize reimbursement strategies.

If you’re considering adding neuromuscular therapy to your practice, we can help you implement it the right way.

04/28/2026

Billing Podiatry in LTC Under Medicare Part A: What You Need to Know

This is one of the most misunderstood areas in podiatry billing.

If your patient is in a Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF) under a Medicare Part A stay, billing works very differently.

Key Rule:

During a Part A stay, most podiatry services fall under the facility’s consolidated billing.

That means:

* You cannot bill Medicare Part B directly
* The SNF is responsible for payment

What You Should Be Doing:

* Verify Part A status prior to or on the date of service
* Identify services that may be excluded from consolidated billing
* Coordinate directly with the facility for reimbursement

Common Mistakes:

* Billing Part B during an active Part A stay
* Not verifying SNF status
* Lack of communication with facility billing teams

These errors often lead to denials, recoupments, and lost revenue.

Best Practices:

* Always confirm Part A status on the date of service
* Establish clear communication with SNF billing staff
* Track patients by payer status (Part A vs long-term care)

Bottom Line:

If you’re not actively managing Part A billing rules, you’re at risk of incorrect billing and revenue loss.

SynCura Practice Solutions helps podiatry providers navigate LTC billing, reduce denials, and improve reimbursement accuracy.

Message us if you want to strengthen your LTC billing process.

04/27/2026

PRP vs Skin Substitutes: Which Is Better for Wound Care?

This is one of the biggest questions providers are asking right now.

Both options can be effective—but they come with very different considerations:

🩸 PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)

✔️ Uses patient’s own biology
✔ Lower product cost
✔ Often used earlier in treatment

⚠️ Challenges:

❌ Coverage inconsistency
❌ High documentation scrutiny

🧬 Skin Substitutes

✔ Strong clinical outcomes in appropriate cases
✔ More established reimbursement pathways

⚠️ Challenges:

❌ Increasing payer restrictions
❌ Changing reimbursement models
❌ High audit risk

🚨 The Reality:

👉 It’s not about which is “better”
👉 It’s about which is medically necessary—and properly documented

💡 The biggest issue we see?
Providers choosing the right treatment… but not documenting it in a way that supports reimbursement.

SynCura Practice Solutions helps ensure your advanced wound care services are both clinically appropriate AND financially supported.

📩 Message us if you want help navigating advanced therapy billing.

04/25/2026

💸 If Your Billing Company Isn’t Talking to You… That’s a Problem

Let’s be honest—some billing companies just:
👉 Submit claims
👉 Post payments
👉 And disappear

No reports.
No updates.
No insight into what’s actually happening with your money.

🚨 That’s a red flag.

You should always know:
✔ What your denial rate is
✔ Why claims are being denied
✔ How long it’s taking to get paid
✔ Where you’re losing revenue

Because if you don’t have that information…

👉 You can’t fix the problem.

A strong billing partner doesn’t just “do the work”—they:
✔ Communicate regularly
✔ Provide clear reports
✔ Help you improve performance

You deserve visibility into your revenue—not guesswork.

That’s the standard at SynCura Practice Solutions.

📩 Message us if you want a billing partner that actually keeps you informed.