to integrate patients into the billing process in a clearer, more straightforward manner. Medical billing services Some providers outsource their medical billing to a third party known as medical billing companies that provide medical billing services. One goal of these entities is to reduce the amount of paperwork for medical staff and to increase efficiency, providing the practice with the ability to grow. The billing services that can be outsourced include regular invoicing, insurance verification, collections assistance, referral coordination, and reimbursement tracking. Practices have achieved cost savings through Group purchasing organizations (GPO), improving their bottom line by 5% to 10%. See also Clinical coding Current Procedural Terminology (CPT codes) Electronic medical record Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System International Classification of Diseases (ICD codes) Medically Unlikely Edit National Uniform Billing Committee References External links Medical Records and Health Information Technicians Career information at the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Health insurance in the United States Healthcare in the United States Health care Health care quality