Medical Billing & Coding for Dummies
Medical Billing & Coding for Dummies
Biographical Note: Karen Smiley, CPC, is a certified coding expert in physician and out-patient reimbursement with an extensive background as a coder, auditor, and accounts receivable manager. Table of Contents:...
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Biographical Note: Karen Smiley, CPC, is a certified coding expert in physician and out-patient reimbursement with an extensive background as a coder, auditor, and accounts receivable manager. Table of Contents: Introduction 1 Part 1 Getting to Know Medical Billing and Coding 5 Chapter 1 Dipping Your Toes into Medical Billing and Coding 7 Chapter 2 Exploring the Billing and Coding Professions 17 Chapter 3 Weighing Your Employment Options 31 Part 2 Boning Up on the Need-to-Knows of Your Profession 43 Chapter 4 Compliance Understanding the Rules 45 Chapter 5 Not-So-Strange Bedfellows Medical Terminology and Medical Necessity 61 Chapter 6 Getting to Know the Payers 87 Part 3 Becoming a Professional Getting Certified 105 Chapter 7 Your Basic Certification Options, Courtesy of the AAPC and AHIMA 107 Chapter 8 The Path to Certification Finding a Study Program 121 Chapter 9 Signing Up and Preparing for the Certification Exam 141 Chapter 10 Adding Street Cred Specialty Certifications and Continuing Ed 161 Part 4 Dealing and Succeeding with Nitty-Gritty On-the-Job Details 173 Chapter 11 Processing a Run-of-the-Mill Claim An Overview 175 Chapter 12 Homing In on How to Prepare an Error-Free Claim 193 Chapter 13 From Clearinghouse to Accounts Receivable to Money in the Pocket 211 Chapter 14 Handling Disputes and Appeals 223 Chapter 15 Keeping Up with the Rest of the World 245 Part 5 Working with Stakeholders 253 Chapter 16 Dealing with Commercial Insurance Claims 255 Chapter 17 Caring about Medicare and Medicaid 267 Chapter 18 Coding Ethics Being an Advocate for Your Employer 281 Part 6 The Part of Tens 297 Chapter 19 Ten Billing and Coding Mistakes and How to Avoid Them 299 Chapter 20 Ten Acronyms to Burn into Your Brain 305 Chapter 21 Ten (Plus One) Tips from Billing and Coding Pros 311 Glossary 317 Index 325 Publisher Marketing: The essential guide for medical billing professionals, updated for ICD-11 standards Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies will set you up for success in getting started as a medical biller and coder. To ensure data accuracy and efficient data processing, medical offices need professionally trained coders to handle records. This book provides prospective allied health professionals with everything they need to know to get started in medical billing and coding as a career. In addition to an introduction to the basics of medical coding, you'll get information on how to find a training course, meet certification requirements, and deal with government agencies and insurance companies. Learn about the standard practices in the medical billing industry and get up to speed on the ethical and legal issues you're likely to face on the job. This accessible guide is a great entry point--and a great refresher--for anyone interested in the medical billing and coding profession.
This Dummies guide is an accessible entry point for prospective professionals looking get a jump on their new career, and current professionals intent on staying up-to-date in this flexible and growing field. |
Author: Smiley, Karen
Publisher: For Dummies
Binding: Paperback
Pub Date: 2024-10-29
BISAC: Medical|Allied Health Services|Medical Coding & Billing|Medical|Practice Management & Reimbursement|Education|Reference
Weight: 1.05 lbs
ISBN: 9781394268313
ASIN: -
SKU: SP-9781394268313
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