Privacy Policy
Who We Are
Our website address is:
https://americanbillingcredentialing.com
American Billing Credentialing provides professional medical billing, revenue cycle management (RCM), and provider credentialing services to healthcare providers, clinics, and medical organizations.
We are committed to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and security of all personal information and healthcare data handled through our services.
HIPAA Compliance
American Billing Credentialing operates in accordance with the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and other applicable healthcare privacy regulations.
As a business associate to healthcare providers, we may receive or process Protected Health Information (PHI) for legitimate healthcare operations such as:
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Medical billing and claims submission
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Insurance verification
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Credentialing of healthcare providers
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Revenue cycle management
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Payment processing and reconciliation
All PHI is handled in compliance with HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Breach Notification Rules.
We implement administrative, technical, and physical safeguards to protect electronic and non-electronic healthcare information from unauthorized access or disclosure.
Information We Collect
Website Visitor Information
When visitors interact with our website, we may collect:
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Name
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Email address
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Phone number
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Practice or organization name
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IP address
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Browser information
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Website usage data
This information is collected only when voluntarily submitted through contact forms or automatically through website analytics tools.
Healthcare and Provider Information
When providing billing or credentialing services, we may receive or process information such as:
Provider Information
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Provider name
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National Provider Identifier (NPI)
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License and credential details
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Practice information
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Tax identification numbers
Patient and Billing Information
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Patient demographic data
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Insurance information
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Diagnosis and procedure codes (ICD-10, CPT)
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Dates of service
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Claims and billing records
This information is used strictly for authorized healthcare operations including claims processing and reimbursement.
How We Use Information
Information collected may be used to:
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Provide medical billing and credentialing services
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Submit claims to insurance companies and payers
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Verify provider credentials and enroll providers with insurance networks
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Communicate with healthcare providers and clients
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Improve our website and services
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Maintain security and prevent fraud
We do not sell or rent personal or healthcare information to third parties.
Sharing of Information
Information may be shared only when necessary to perform our services or comply with legal obligations.
Examples include:
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Insurance companies and healthcare payers
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Claims clearinghouses
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Credentialing organizations
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Secure IT service providers
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Government or regulatory agencies when required by law
All partners handling sensitive data are required to comply with HIPAA security standards and confidentiality agreements.
Cookies
Our website may use cookies to improve user experience.
Cookies may store limited information such as:
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Login session information
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Website preferences
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Analytics data about website usage
Users may disable cookies through their browser settings.
Comments
When visitors leave comments on our website, we collect the data shown in the comment form along with the visitor’s IP address and browser information to help detect spam.
An anonymized string created from your email address may be provided to the Gravatar service.
Embedded Content from Other Websites
Articles on this site may include embedded content such as videos, images, or articles. Embedded content behaves in the same way as if you visited the other website.
These external websites may collect data about you, use cookies, or monitor your interaction with their content.
Data Security
We maintain reasonable safeguards to protect the confidentiality and security of all data we process.
These safeguards include:
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Secure servers and encrypted communication
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Access control and authentication protocols
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Employee confidentiality and HIPAA training
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Monitoring and auditing of system activity
Data Retention
We retain information only for as long as necessary to:
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Provide contracted services
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Comply with legal and regulatory obligations
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Maintain accurate business records
Your Data Rights
Depending on applicable laws, individuals may have the right to:
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Request access to personal data we hold
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Request corrections to inaccurate data
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Request deletion of certain information when legally permitted
Requests can be submitted through our website contact form.
Where Your Data Is Sent
Visitor comments may be checked through automated spam detection services.
Certain data may also be processed through secure systems used for claims processing, credentialing platforms, or healthcare administrative services.
Contact Us
If you have any questions regarding this Privacy Policy or our data protection practices, please contact us through our website: