Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies (For Dummies (Career/Education))

Product Description The definitive guide to starting a successful career in medical billing and codingWith the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speedits currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fastmedical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered.This updated edition provides everything you need to beginand then excel inyour chosen career. From finding the right study course and the latest certification requirements to industry standard practices and insider tips for dealing with government agencies and insurance companies, Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies has you completely covered.Find out about the flexible employment options available and how to qualifyUnderstand the latest updates to the ICD-10Get familiar with ethical and legal issuesDiscover ways to stay competitive and get aheadThe prognosis is goodget this book today and set yourself up with the perfect prescription for a bright, secure, and financially healthy future! From the Inside Flap Discover certification requirementsEnsure patient billing is accurate and efficientUnderstand the latest updates to the ICD-10Prepare for an exciting new career!Healthcare is currently the largest employment sector in the United States and growing fast! Medical billing and coding specialists are in high demand, and this updated guide gives you all the information you need to get started in this productive field. It explains what the job entails, the rules you'll deal with, employment opportunities, and how to acquire your certification. Then it takes you through the actual on-the-job process and shows you how to work with the various stakeholders involved. For a healthy professional future, read on! Inside...How billing and coding differThe compliance rulesUnderstanding medical termsWhich certification suits you?Finding a study programSteps to processing a claimHandling appeals and disputesEthical considerations From the Back Cover Discover certification requirementsEnsure patient billing is accurate and efficientUnderstand the latest updates to the ICD-10Prepare for an exciting new career!Healthcare is currently the largest employment sector in the United States and growing fast! Medical billing and coding specialists are in high demand, and this updated guide gives you all the information you need to get started in this productive field. It explains what the job entails, the rules you'll deal with, employment opportunities, and how to acquire your certification. Then it takes you through the actual on-the-job process and shows you how to work with the various stakeholders involved. For a healthy professional future, read on! Inside...How billing and coding differThe compliance rulesUnderstanding medical termsWhich certification suits you?Finding a study programSteps to processing a claimHandling appeals and disputesEthical considerations About the Author Karen Smiley, CPC, is a certified, multi-specialty coding expert in physician and outpatient reimbursement. With an extensive background as a coder, auditor, accounts receivable manager, and practice administrator, she has also served as an independent consultant to physician practices and as an assistant coding instructor.

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