EZClaim vs TotalMD

EZClaim provides medical billing and scheduling software for small to medium-sized provider offices and outsourced medical billing firms. It supports CMS 1500 professional and UB-04 institutional charges, with electronic claim submission, claim status verification, real-time eligibility, ERA auto posting, and customizable reporting. EZClaim Scheduling can be used with EZClaim Billing or on its own, and appointments can be converted into claims. Listed integration partners include TriZetto, Waystar, Availity, Amazing Charts, Practice Fusion, and WebPT. EZClaim Billing is described as HIPAA compliant and includes user authentication. EZClaim Cloud is accessed over the internet; the maker says it works on Mac and PC and lists nightly backups, protected server storage, support, and updates. The Portal offers read-only access to EZClaim data with access controls and activity logs. The first-user annual plan costs $189 a month, billed annually; the monthly plan costs $199 a month, billed monthly. Each includes 1 GB of storage, and additional clearinghouse fees may apply.

TotalMD combines billing, scheduling, electronic health records, and patient communication for medical practices and billing teams. Its practice-management tools connect appointments, patient records, and billing workflows. The EHR supports charting, electronic prescribing, document signing, custom reports, and patient education materials. A claim validator checks completeness and accuracy before electronic or paper submission, and users can verify live insurance eligibility and benefits from scheduled appointments. TotalMD Communicator includes texting, mass email, marketing campaigns, online scheduling, recalls, confirmations, reviews, and reputation management. The Patient Portal provides HIPAA-compliant messages, reminders, and intake forms. Patients can receive mailed statements and make secure online payments through BillFlash. TotalMD Cloud works on Mac and PC; the regular version does not run on macOS unless using dual boot or Parallels. On-premise specifications support Windows 10 and newer. Online customers receive support at no additional charge during the listed weekday hours. Pricing starts at $69 per user per month, and a free trial is available.