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Gain the skills you need to succeed in insurance coding and billing! \u003cb\u003eFordney\u0026rsquo;s Medical Insurance and Billing, 17th Edition\u003c/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003ehelps you master the insurance billing specialist\u0026rsquo;s role and responsibilities in areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, HCPCs coding, medical documentation, billing, and collection. Using clear explanations, this book covers all types of insurance coverage commonly encountered in hospitals, physicians\u0026rsquo; offices, and clinics. Step-by-step guidelines lead you through the submission of electronic claims and paper claims, as well as the job search and professional advancement. Written by coding specialist and educator Linda M. Smith, this market-leading text is a complete guide to becoming an efficient insurance billing specialist.\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW \u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHCPCs Coding\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003echapter \u003c/b\u003ecovers ambulance billing, supply billing, and certificates of medical necessity.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Content on\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eprofessionalism\u003c/b\u003e includes customer service, conflict management, diversity awareness, leadership, and other competencies to help you become an effective, engaged, and highly functioning employee.\u003cb\u003e \u003c/b\u003e \u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Additional content on medical decision making \u003c/b\u003ehelps you select the appropriate evaluation and management codes under the current documentation guidelines.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Additional examples of CMS claims\u003c/b\u003e include those from Blue Shield and Automobile Insurance.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updates to credentialing\u003c/b\u003e include those specific to Medicare, Medicaid, and Workers\u0026rsquo; Compensation.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage of medical documentation, diagnostic coding, and procedural coding \u003c/b\u003eprovides you with the foundation and skills needed to work in a physician\u0026rsquo;s office as well as ambulatory and inpatient settings.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eCoverage of the role\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand responsibilities\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eof the insurance billing specialist\u003c/b\u003e emphasizes advanced job opportunities and certification.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eChapter on\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHIPAA compliance as well as \u003ci\u003eCompliance Alerts\u003c/i\u003e \u003c/b\u003ehighlight important HIPAA compliance issues and the latest regulations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eStep-by-step procedures \u003c/b\u003edetail common responsibilities of the insurance billing specialist and coder.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey terms and abbreviations \u003c/b\u003eare defined and emphasized, reinforcing your understanding of new concepts and terminology.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eColor-coded icons\u003c/b\u003e denote and clarify information, rules, and regulations for each type of payer.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eInsights From The Field \u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003eincludes more interviews with experienced insurance billing specialists, providing a snapshot of their career paths and offering advice to the new student.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eScenario\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e boxes\u003c/b\u003e help you apply concepts to real-world situations.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eQuick Review\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e sections \u003c/b\u003esummarize chapter content and also include review questions.\u003c/li\u003e\u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eStudent Software Challenge\u003c/i\u003e\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eon the Evolve website\u003c/b\u003e allows you to practice filling out interactive CMS-1500 forms.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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