Medical Billing 101

by Rimmer, Michelle M.

• ISBN13: 9781418039752
• ISBN10: 1418039756
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2007-07-20
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning

Summary

Learn the basics of physician-based medical billing with Medical Billing 101. Clear and practical guidelines introduce you to the job responsibilities and basic processes comprising the medical billing world. Case studies and application tools offer you practice on actual forms to build confidence in your new knowledge and skills. This resource starts you off right on your journey to becoming a medical billing professional.

Table of Contents

Your Job as a Physician-Based Medical Biller

Health Insurance and the ID Card

The Codes (CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-9 and Modifiers)

The Forms (Patient Registration, Superbill, Hospital Sheet)

The ?Heart? of Medical Billing-the CMS-1500 Form

Billing for Office Procedures

Billing for In-Patient and Nursing Facility Services

Electronic Claims Submission and Clearinghouses

EOBs and Payments

Denials and Appeals

Maintaining Accounts Receivables

Collections and the State Insurance Commissioner

Certification for the Physician-Based Medical Biller

Your Job as a Physician-Based Medical Biller

Health Insurance and the ID Card

The Codes (CPT, HCPCS Level II, ICD-9 and Modifiers)

The Forms (Patient Registration, Superbill, Hospital Sheet)

The ?Heart? of Medical Billing-the CMS-1500 Form

Billing for Office Procedures

Billing for In-Patient and Nursing Facility Services

Electronic Claims Submission and Clearinghouses

EOBs and Payments

Denials and Appeals

Maintaining Accounts Receivables

Collections and the State Insurance Commissioner

Certification for the Physician-Based Medical Biller

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