Administrative Procedures for Medical Assisting with Student CD

by Booth, Kathryn A.; Whicker, Leesa; Wyman, Terri D.; Pugh, Donna Jeanne; Thompson, Sharion

• ISBN13: 9780073261270
• ISBN10: 0073261270
• Edition: 3rd
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2008-03-26
• Publisher: Career Education

Summary

Administrative Procedures for Medical Assisting, Third Edition addresses the most current competencies for medical assisting certification, coding and insurance billing requirements, HIPAA regulations, and OSHA guidelines. It retains its thorough coverage of procedures. It trains students on medical office administrative procedures and equipment and much more.

Table of Contents

Introduction to Medical Assisting

Foundations and Principles

The Profession of Medical Assisting

Types of Medical Practice

Legal and Ethical Issues in Medical Practice, Including HIPAA

Communication with Patients, Families, and Coworkers

Administrative Medical Assisting

Office Work

Using and Maintaining Office Equipment

Using Computers in the Office

Managing Correspondence and Mail

Managing Office Supplies

Maintaining Patient Records

Managing the Office Medical Records

Interacting with Patients

Telephone Techniques

Scheduling Appointments and Maintaining the Physician's Schedule

Patient Reception

Patient Education

Financial Responsibilities

Health Insurance Billing Procedures

Medical Coding

Patient Billing and Collections

Accounting for the Medical Office

Medical Assistant Role Delineation Chart (AAMA)

RMA Certification Chart

NHA Certification Chart

Prefixes and Suffixes Commonly Used in Medical Terms

Latin and Greek Equivalents Commonly Used in Medical Terms

Abbreviations Commonly Used in Medical Notations

Symbols Commonly Used in Medical Notations

Professional Organizations and Agencies

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