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Applied Medical Systems AMS works with healthcare providers who want to focus on the practice of medicine.

Utilizing over 33 years of experience in medical practice management, Applied Medical Systems is a leading provider of medical coding, medical billing, medical practice management, and consulting services. Applied Medical Systems clientele includes hospitals, private practices and emergency department physician groups.

Quick quiz: Is that eye exam medical or vision?Trick question. It depends entirely on why the patient walked in.Optometr...
10/26/2026

Quick quiz: Is that eye exam medical or vision?

Trick question. It depends entirely on why the patient walked in.

Optometry billing is one of the trickier specialties out there, and most practices don't realize it until a claim comes back denied for the wrong code. A routine vision exam and a medical eye exam can look identical at the front desk, but they are coded and paid by different payers and sometimes have different documentation requirements.

That distinction is exactly the kind of detail our team lives for. Getting medical and vision right the first time is second nature to us.

If your practice is losing revenue to preventable denials like this one, let's fix that. Call us today at 919-477-5152.

That's a wrap on National Healthcare Quality Week.We spent this week talking about what quality actually looks like behi...
10/23/2026

That's a wrap on National Healthcare Quality Week.

We spent this week talking about what quality actually looks like behind the scenes: clean claims, fast answers, and a team that treats your revenue cycle with the same care as patient care. Because it deserves that.

To every practice putting in the work to do this right, we see you. Quality isn't a slogan. It's every claim filed correctly, every denial caught early, every patient who never has to think twice about their bill.

If you're ready for a billing partner that holds itself to that standard every week, not just this one, let's talk. Call us today at 919-477-5152

Your A/R got older this year. That's not automatically bad news.Growth, new services, staffing changes, and payer mix ca...
10/22/2026

Your A/R got older this year. That's not automatically bad news.

Growth, new services, staffing changes, and payer mix can all shift your aging report without meaning your revenue cycle broke. The real question isn't whether the bar moved right, it's why.

We dig into what actually drives aging A/R, and what doesn't, in this week's blog.

Read the full blog today: https://appliedmedicalsystems.com/what-did-your-a-r-age-this-year-and-why/

It's National Healthcare Quality Week, and we think billing gets left out of that conversation more than it should.Quali...
10/19/2026

It's National Healthcare Quality Week, and we think billing gets left out of that conversation more than it should.

Quality care isn't just what happens in the exam room. It's about whether a patient's claim is processed the first time correctly. It's whether your staff can find an answer to a denial in minutes instead of days. It's about whether the business side of your practice actually supports the care side, rather than working against it.

That's the whole reason AMS exists. Clean, accurate billing isn't paperwork. It's part of the care you provide.

Here's to the practices doing it right this week and every week.

Flu season means packed waiting rooms, back-to-back appointments, and a front desk that's already stretched thin. The la...
10/16/2026

Flu season means packed waiting rooms, back-to-back appointments, and a front desk that's already stretched thin. The last thing anyone needs is billing piling up behind it.

It happens every year. Vaccine claims, sick visits, and coding volume all spike at once, and somewhere in there, denials start slipping through the cracks because nobody has time to double-check them.

It doesn't have to be that way. AMS keeps your claims moving and your clean claims rate steady (95%, even during the busy months), so your team can stay focused on patients, not paperwork.

Send us a message and let's talk about taking billing off your plate before flu season peaks.

Data shows that outsourcing physical therapy billing can improve collections and create a smoother experience for patien...
10/12/2026

Data shows that outsourcing physical therapy billing can improve collections and create a smoother experience for patients. AMS helps practices simplify billing, reduce errors, and maintain a consistent revenue stream. Contact us to see how we can support your practice. https://appliedmedicalsystems.com/contact/

Your 2026 numbers are about to tell you a story. Are you reading the whole thing?Strong collections don't always mean a ...
10/07/2026

Your 2026 numbers are about to tell you a story. Are you reading the whole thing?

Strong collections don't always mean a healthy revenue cycle. Before you close the books on the year, take a look at what's happening with your A/R, your denial trends, and your payer mix, not just the top-line total.

We break down exactly what to look for beyond the numbers in this week's blog.

Read the full breakdown today: https://appliedmedicalsystems.com/before-you-close-the-books-on-2026-look-beyond-the-numbers/

Nineteen years running a practice and never once having to chase down a biller. That's what happens when you have the ri...
10/05/2026

Nineteen years running a practice and never once having to chase down a biller. That's what happens when you have the right partner handling your revenue cycle from day one.

Dr. Darla Gallentine of The Pediatric Express opened her practice back in 2007 with zero billing background, and AMS has been the team behind the scenes ever since. Certified coders, a fee schedule built around getting practices paid fairly, and support that goes beyond billing (HR, credentialing) when practices need it.

Real practices, real results, real time back in your day. Curious what that could look like for your practice? Let's talk.

Meet Maggie Eaton, part of our Medical Billing Team!Maggie brings 22 years of experience in the medical field to AMS, sp...
10/02/2026

Meet Maggie Eaton, part of our Medical Billing Team!

Maggie brings 22 years of experience in the medical field to AMS, spanning everything from psychiatry to pediatric urgent care. There's hardly a specialty she hasn't tackled, and that range has made her a truly gifted and compassionate communicator, someone who practices trust to get their billing right.

Outside of work, Maggie loves traveling to the Caribbean. But when she's home in North Carolina, you'll find her and her husband on a good old-fashioned road trip, complete with country roads, country music, and their dog.

We're lucky to have her on the team!

High-performing revenue cycles don't happen by chance. They're built intentionally, one improvement at a time.The practi...
10/01/2026

High-performing revenue cycles don't happen by chance. They're built intentionally, one improvement at a time.

The practices that consistently perform well don't always have larger teams or better technology. They have better processes, clearer accountability, and a commitment to continuous improvement.

And the improvements that make the biggest difference rarely require a major overhaul. Better insurance verification. Stronger documentation. Reviewing denial trends instead of treating each one as isolated. Defining who owns what when something goes wrong.

Small changes made consistently over time. That's what separates average practices from exceptional ones. Read the full article today: https://appliedmedicalsystems.com/why-high-performing-revenue-cycles-dont-happen-by-accident/

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Durham, NC
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