Medical Assisting: Administrative Procedures with Student CD

by Booth, Kathryn; Wyman, Terri; Whicker, Leesa; Moaney-Wright, Sandra

• ISBN13: 9780077399986
• ISBN10: 0077399986
• Edition: 4th
• Format: Package
• Copyright: 2010-02-09
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science/Engineering/Math

Summary

Respected for its inclusive coverage of AAMA, AMT, NHA, NOCTI, CAAHEP and SCANS, Booth's new fourth edition now provides the 2010 ABHES Standards, Preparation for Certification boxes, Electronic Health Record activities, enhanced administrative coverage, and a completely revised workbook. LearnSmart™ and Connect Plus+™ digitally enhance Booth's Medical Assisting.

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

Prefixes, Suffixes and Word Roots In Commonly-Used Medical Terms

Abbreviations and Symbols Commonly Used in Medical Notations

Glossary

Index

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