Table Of ContentSection I. Medical Practice Administration 1. Introduction to Medical Billing 2. Legal and Ethical Issues of Medical Billing 3. Clinical Records and Medical Documentation Section II. Health Insurance Programs 4. Health Insurance Programs 5. Medicare and Medicaid 6. Workers' Compensation 7. Managed Care Section III. Finances and Accounting 8. Medical Practice Accounting Section IV. Medical Coding 9. Reference books 10. International Classification of Disease (ICD-9-CM) Coding 11. Transitioning from ICD-9-CM to ICD-10-CM/PCS 12. Coding with ICD-10-CM/PCS 13. Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) Coding Section V. Medical Billing 14. The CMS-1500 Form and Medical Billing Procedures 15. The UB-04 Form and Hospital Billing Procedures Appendix A. Glossary Appendix B. Tables and Forms Index
Edition DescriptionRevised edition
SynopsisThis unique textbook/workbook brings together all the theory and practical skills students need to succeed as medical billers. After introducing students to the medical practice, GUIDE TO MEDICAL BILLING, 3/e presents in-depth coverage of every common medical billing procedure and practice used in both medical offices and hospitals. This edition includes extensive new coverage of transitioning to ICD-10-CM from ICD-9-CM in medical offices, and using the newer UB-04 form in hospitals. Coverage also includes: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding, stress and time management, CMS-1500 forms and medical procedures, hospital procedures, basic office functions and communications, and much more. To enhance understanding and retention, the text uses proven pedagogical features, including learning objectives, key terms and definitions, critical thinking questions, in-text chapter activities simulating professional practice, and additional end-of-chapter exercises., This unique textbook/workbook brings together all the theory and practical skills students need to succeed as medical billers. After introducing students to the medical practice, GUIDE TO MEDICAL BILLING, 3/e presents in-depth coverage of every common medical billing procedure and practice used in both medical offices and hospitals. This edition includes extensive new coverage of transitioning to ICD-10-CM from ICD-9-CM in medical offices, and using the newer UB-04 form in hospitals. Coverage also includes: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(R)) coding, stress and time management, CMS-1500 forms and medical procedures, hospital procedures, basic office functions and communications, and much more. To enhance understanding and retention, the text uses proven pedagogical features, including learning objectives, key terms and definitions, critical thinking questions, in-text chapter activities simulating professional practice, and additional end-of-chapter exercises., For all courses in medical billing, medical coding, and/or medical insurance, in any institution or environment. This unique textbook/workbook brings together all the theory and practical skills students need to succeed as medical billers. After introducing students to the medical practice, it presents in-depth coverage of every common medical billing procedure and practice used in both medical offices and hospitals. This edition includes extensive new coverage of transitioning to ICD-10-CM from ICD-9-CM in medical offices, and using the newer UB-04 form in hospitals. Coverage also includes: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT®) coding, stress and time management, CMS-1500 forms and medical procedures, hospital procedures, basic office functions and communications, and much more. To enhance understanding and retention, the text uses proven pedagogical features, including learning objectives, key terms and definitions, critical thinking questions, in-text chapter activities simulating professional practice, and additional end-of-chapter exercises.
LC Classification NumberR728.5