Title
Medical Insurance Made Easy: Understanding the Claim Cycle,Used
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This combination textbook and workbook, explains each phase of the medical claim cycle, from the time the patient calls for an appointment until the financial transaction for the encounter is completed. Coverage includes types of insurance payers, basic coding and billing rules, and standard requirements for outpatient billing using the CMS1500 claim form. It also emphasizes legal aspects related to each level of the medical claim cycle and the importance of the medical office employee, showing their responsibility for and impact on successful reimbursement. 3 separate chapters offer coverage of the basic concepts of medical coding. A comprehensive overview of the CMS1500 claim form with stepbystep guidelines and illustrations thoroughly covers reimbursement issues and explains the billing process. Includes detailed information on various insurance payers and plans including Medicare, government medical plans, disability plans, private indemnity plans, and managed care. Stop & Review sections illustrate how the concepts presented in each chapter relate to reallife billing situations. Sidebars and Examples highlight key concepts and information related to the core text lesson. A companion CDROM contains sample patient and insurance information that readers can use to practice completing the accompanying CMS1500 claim form, as well as a demonstration of Altapoint practice management software. Features completely updated information that reflects the many changes in the insurance industry. Contains a new chapter on UB92 insurance billing for hospitals and outpatient facilities. Includes a new appendix, Quick Guide to HIPAA for the Physician's Office, to provide a basic overview of the important HIPAArelated information necessary on the job.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the focus of 'Medical Insurance Made Easy'? A: 'Medical Insurance Made Easy' is designed to explain the medical claim cycle, covering everything from the initial patient appointment to the completion of financial transactions, including coding and billing rules.
- Q: Who is the author of this textbook? A: The author of 'Medical Insurance Made Easy' is Jill Brown RN CPC CPC-H.
- Q: How many pages does the book contain? A: 'Medical Insurance Made Easy' contains a total of 560 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: This book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is there any supplemental material included with the book? A: Yes, there is a companion CD-ROM included that contains sample patient and insurance information for practice, as well as a demonstration of Altapoint practice management software.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: Key topics include types of insurance payers, medical coding basics, outpatient billing using the CMS-1500 claim form, and legal aspects of the medical claim cycle.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'Medical Insurance Made Easy' was published on December 27, 2005.
- Q: Does this book include updates on recent changes in the insurance industry? A: Yes, the book features completely updated information reflecting the recent changes in the insurance industry.
- Q: Is there a chapter dedicated to hospital billing? A: Yes, the book includes a new chapter on UB-92 insurance billing specifically for hospitals and outpatient facilities.
- Q: What can I expect to learn from the 'Stop & Review' sections? A: The 'Stop & Review' sections illustrate how the concepts presented in each chapter relate to real-life billing situations, reinforcing learning.