Affiliated Pathologists of California Management Company (APCMC) provides billing services, practice management consultation, contract negotiation, and compliance. Our billing companyÑPathology Billing ServicesÑhas worked exclusively for pathologists in Southern California since 1983. This single focus has built and reinforced our expertise when working with hospitals, insurance companies, IPAÕs and patients. In practices where we assumed billing responsibilities, we have increased collections, streamlined systems, and reduced patient inquiries. We prepare customized collection reports that analyze every facet of your practice and help to important spot trends or payor issues. Pathology Billing Services carefully analyze all facets of your account and prepare a ÒBilling Report Card.Ó We review all procedures, charges, and codes to insure that they comply with current regulatory requirements and accurately reflect the services you provide. We will explain how to code and how the pathology report dictation affects coding. Our Management company also offers extensive professional practice consultation. We offer proven advice on practice and organization development, how to implement an effective decision-making process, how to delegate responsibility and how to create a workable reporting structure. Operationally, we can help make the pathology practice work for pathologists, and not against them. Our administrative team and legal consultants can assist in contract analysis, helping you to negotiate fair rates for pathology services. We have extensive experience with HMO rates and capitation issues. Compliance is a critical component of any pathology practice. We can help implement a reasonable program based on College of American Pathology guidelines.