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Description
Medical necessity denials represent a significant financial burden for healthcare providers, incurring costs that can reach into the millions annually due to write-offs, along with the expensive labor involved in investigating and contesting these denials while addressing patient inquiries. Conversely, payers also face similar challenges in the claims management process, as they incur expenses from covering unnecessary medical procedures and treatments, as well as the resources dedicated to handling denial appeals, all of which do not contribute to better patient outcomes. Additionally, patients may suffer from excessive copays and other out-of-pocket expenses, coupled with a frustrating healthcare experience due to charges and services that are not warranted. To combat these issues, the ABN Assistant™ from Vālenz® Assurance equips providers with essential prior authorization tools to confirm medical necessity, generate Medicare-compliant Advanced Beneficiary Notices (ABNs) that include estimated costs, and effectively prevent over 90 percent of medical necessity denials by ensuring that the necessity is validated before any care is administered to the patient. By utilizing this system, providers can enhance their financial stability while improving patient satisfaction and care efficiency.
Description
CareCost Estimate provides a solution for infusion centers and specialized medical practices to address a common patient query: what will the treatment cost?
By selecting the medication, dosage, and insurance details, staff can utilize CareCost to swiftly determine the patient's out-of-pocket expense, typically within a 90-second timeframe. This calculation considers various factors such as Medicare Part B coinsurance, any applicable secondary insurance, Medigap, weight-based dosing, and potential vial waste (JW/JZ). Furthermore, it incorporates any manufacturer copay assistance programs and foundation grants the patient may be eligible for, ensuring that the figure presented reflects the actual financial responsibility of the patient.
In addition to cost estimates, the platform provides insights into the prerequisites set by payers, including necessary prior authorizations, step therapy protocols, and site-of-care stipulations, all directly sourced from the payer's policy along with relevant links for reference.
The pricing information is derived from the CMS Average Sales Price files, which are refreshed quarterly, and since the estimates are processed directly in the browser, patient data remains secure and does not get transmitted to external servers.
Moreover, CareCost also offers complimentary resources related to billing and coding, including infusion CPT codes, J-codes, and modifiers, along with a quarterly Infusion Reimbursement Index to assist healthcare providers further.
API Access
Has API
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API Access
Has API
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Pricing Details
$1039.00/one-time/user
Free Trial
No
Free Version
No
Pricing Details
$189/month (first seat), $89/m
Free Trial
Yes
Free Version
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Deployment
Web-Based
Yes
On-Premises
No
iPhone App
No
iPad App
No
Android App
No
Windows
No
Mac
No
Linux
No
Chromebook
No
Customer Support
Business Hours
Yes
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Customer Support
Business Hours
No
Live Rep (24/7)
No
Online Support
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
Yes
In Person
Yes
Types of Training
Training Docs
Yes
Webinars
No
Live Training (Online)
No
In Person
No
Vendor Details
Company Name
Vālenz
Founded
2004
Country
United States
Website
www.valenzhealth.com/valenz-assurance/abn-assistant/
Vendor Details
Company Name
CareCost
Founded
2026
Country
United States
Website
carecostestimate.com
Product Features
Medical Billing
Claims Processing
No
Claims Scrubbing
No
Code & Charge Entry
No
Compliance Tracking
Yes
Customizable Dashboard
Yes
Dunning Management
Yes
Invoice History
Yes
Patient Eligibility Checks
No
Practice Management
No
Quotes/Estimates
Yes
Remittance Advice
Yes
Product Features
Medical Billing
Claims Processing
No
Claims Scrubbing
No
Code & Charge Entry
No
Compliance Tracking
No
Customizable Dashboard
No
Dunning Management
No
Invoice History
No
Patient Eligibility Checks
No
Practice Management
No
Quotes/Estimates
No
Remittance Advice
No
Alternatives
Alternatives
No Alternatives