
What's written at the point of referral affects how that record holds up later. Here’s what primary care physicians need to know.

Elina Sabilova, CPC, CFPC, CPMA, is a billing and compliance specialist in the Billing Department at WCH Service Bureau, a nationwide medical billing, credentialing, and compliance firm. As Supervisor of Revenue Cycle Management at WCH Service Bureau, she oversees complex billing operations for high-volume specialty practices, ensuring accurate reimbursement while maintaining strict compliance with federal, state, payer, AMA, and Society of Interventional Radiology (SIR) guidelines.
Her expertise lies in navigating the unique, high-stakes challenges of Vascular and Interventional Radiology (VIR) billing. She specializes in selective and non-selective catheterization coding, component billing (Professional, Technical, Surgical, and S&I services), endovascular interventions, embolization procedures, angioplasty, stenting, atherectomy, and advanced imaging services. Bridging the gap between clinical work and financial sustainability, she works closely with providers, coders, billers, and operational teams to identify hidden revenue opportunities, slash denials, strengthen documentation, and optimize overall revenue cycle performance.
Throughout her career, she has developed and implemented rigorous auditing processes, sophisticated denial management strategies, and workflow improvements. Her initiatives consistently enhance reimbursement accuracy, mitigate compliance risks, and drive sustainable financial outcomes for physician practices navigating today's aggressive regulatory environment.

What's written at the point of referral affects how that record holds up later. Here’s what primary care physicians need to know.

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