Here are some highlights to look for in a premium healthcare clearinghouse: 

• Eligibility Verification – Determine patient portion before the appointment.
• Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA) – Automatically updates Payments & Adjustments.
• Claim Status Reports – Know the status of a claim at all times.
• Rejection Analysis – Have error codes explained in plain English.
• Online Access – Edit and correct claims day or night online.
• Printed Claims – Have claims automatically dropped to paper when necessary but still be able to track and manage them online.
• Patient Statement Services – Have your patient statements put on “autopilot” at a cost less than what you can mail them out yourself.
• Real-time Support – The best clearinghouses offer one-on-one personal support and training provided by experienced billers. 
• Affordability – When you take into consideration the cost of purchasing forms, the cost of printing, envelopes, postage, and time spent, a clearinghouse ends up costing far less than processing paper claims, plus electronically you have the many added benefits.