eClinicalWorks

Capturing and verifying insurance information when patients call, without blocking eClinicalWorks workflows

Insurance details collected during calls must be verified before claims are filed. Learn how AI receptionists capture insurance data, structure it for accuracy, and hand it to your eClinicalWorks team ready to process.

How it pays back

Insurance captured at the moment of highest accuracy

Patients are most willing and able to provide insurance details when they're on the phone scheduling an appointment. The AI captures it in real time, eliminating the need to dig through patient-filled forms later or make a separate verification call.

Your staff gets a clean handoff, not a puzzle to solve

Instead of transcribing insurance from voicemail or call notes, your eClinicalWorks team receives a structured summary: carrier, group, member ID, copay. Staff can verify completeness and file with confidence, reducing denials and follow-up work.

Secondary insurance captured with the same rigor

If a patient has secondary coverage, the AI asks for it and returns it in the same structured format. Your billing team can file primary and secondary claims without hunting for secondary details later.

Insurance verification becomes part of the appointment confirmation

When the patient's appointment is confirmed, insurance is already captured and summarized. No separate verification step needed; staff can move straight from booking confirmation to pre-authorization or filing.

Insurance captured during the call

Carrier, group ID, member ID, and copay collected in real time

Structured summary for staff review

Insurance data returned in a consistent format ready for eClinicalWorks intake filing

No automatic sync to eClinicalWorks

Insurance is captured and returned as a summary; your staff maintains control of what gets filed

Secondary insurance included

If applicable, secondary coverage captured with the same rigor as primary

Frequently asked questions

Why isn't insurance information automatically added to the eClinicalWorks chart?

Insurance accuracy is critical for claim filing. MedReception captures insurance on the call and returns it as a structured summary for your staff to review and verify before filing. This two-step process—capture, then staff review—reduces insurance-related claim denials and ensures your team stays in control.

What if the patient doesn't have insurance or information?

The AI notes if a patient is uninsured, self-pay, or unable to provide insurance details during the call. That note appears in the intake summary so your front desk knows to collect insurance at check-in or offer payment plan options.

Does the AI ask for insurance from every caller?

The AI can be configured to ask for insurance from all new patients, or only from certain call types (e.g., first-time callers, specific appointment types). Your eClinicalWorks team sets the policy; the AI follows it consistently.

How does this help with insurance verification before the appointment?

Because insurance is captured during the call, your staff has days (or weeks) to verify coverage, check deductibles, and file pre-authorizations before the patient arrives. This reduces no-shows due to surprise costs and helps your billing team avoid claim denials.

Can the AI check if insurance is active or valid?

The AI captures what the patient provides. Your staff can then use your insurance verification tools to confirm coverage, deductible, and pre-auth requirements. The structured summary makes it easy for your team to file or request verification calls if needed.

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