ISBN: 0721605567

This combination textbook and workbook, explains each phase of the medical claim cycle, from the time the patient calls for an appointment until the financial transaction for the encounte… Mehr…

This combination textbook and workbook, explains each phase of the medical claim cycle, from the time the patient calls for an appointment until the financial transaction for the encounter is completed. Coverage includes types of insurance payers, basic coding and billing rules, and standard requirements for outpatient billing using the CMS-1500 claim form. It also emphasizes legal aspects related to each level of the medical claim cycle and the importance of the medical office employee, showing their responsibility for and impact on successful reimbursement. 3 separate chapters offer coverage of the basic concepts of medical coding. A comprehensive overview of the CMS-1500 claim form with step-by-step guidelines and illustrations thoroughly covers reimbursement issues and explains the billing process. Includes detailed information on various insurance payers and plans including Medicare, government medical plans, disability plans, private indemnity plans, and managed care. Stop & Review sections illustrate how the concepts presented in each chapter relate to real-life billing situations. Sidebars and Examples highlight key concepts and information related to the core text lesson. A companion CD-ROM contains sample patient and insurance information that readers can use to practice completing the accompanying CMS-1500 claim form, as well as a demonstration of Altapoint practice management software. Features completely updated information that reflects the many changes in the i administration and medicine economics,administration and policy,business and finance,business and investing,health,industries and professions,insurance,medical books,medical history and records,medicine and health sciences Medical Books, Elsevier - Health Sciences Division<

ISBN: 0721605567

This combination textbook and workbook, explains each phase of the medical claim cycle, from the time the patient calls for an appointment until the financial transaction for the encounte… Mehr…

This combination textbook and workbook, explains each phase of the medical claim cycle, from the time the patient calls for an appointment until the financial transaction for the encounter is completed. Coverage includes types of insurance payers, basic coding and billing rules, and standard requirements for outpatient billing using the CMS-1500 claim form. It also emphasizes legal aspects related to each level of the medical claim cycle and the importance of the medical office employee, showing their responsibility for and impact on successful reimbursement. 3 separate chapters offer coverage of the basic concepts of medical coding. A comprehensive overview of the CMS-1500 claim form with step-by-step guidelines and illustrations thoroughly covers reimbursement issues and explains the billing process. Includes detailed information on various insurance payers and plans including Medicare, government medical plans, disability plans, private indemnity plans, and managed care. Stop & Review sections illustrate how the concepts presented in each chapter relate to real-life billing situations. Sidebars and Examples highlight key concepts and information related to the core text lesson. A companion CD-ROM contains sample patient and insurance information that readers can use to practice completing the accompanying CMS-1500 claim form, as well as a demonstration of Altapoint practice management software. Features completely updated information that reflects the many changes in the i administration and medicine economics,administration and policy,business,business and finance,business and investing,economics,health,industries and professions,insurance,medical Medical Books, Elsevier - Health Sciences Division<

2005, ISBN: 0721605567

[EAN: 9780721605562], [PU: Saunders], Medical|Medical History & Records, Business & Economics|Insurance|Health, This Book is in Good Condition. Clean Copy With Light Amount of Wear. 100% … Mehr…

[EAN: 9780721605562], [PU: Saunders], Medical|Medical History & Records, Business & Economics|Insurance|Health, This Book is in Good Condition. Clean Copy With Light Amount of Wear. 100% Guaranteed. Summary: 1.Learning to Speak the Language 2.Youre Part of a Team 3.How the Medical Claim Cycle Works 4.CMS-1500 Claim Form 5.Basic Principles for Diagnosis Coding 6.Basic Principles for Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services 7.Basic Principles of Procedure Coding 8.Private Indemnity and Managed Care Medical Plans 9.Other Plans with Medical Coverage and Disability Plans 10.Medicare 11.Other Government Medical Plans 12.Hospital/Facility Rules 13.Reimbursement Success 14.Developing Critical Thinking Skills: Analyzing Problems and Making Decisions Appendix ALake Eola Family Practice Associates Appendix B 1997 Examination Tables Appendix C Department of Insurance Guide Appendix DQuick Guide to HIPAA for the Physicians Office Glossary Index<