Glencoe Medical Insurance
Glencoe Medical Insurance

Author: Nenna L. Bayes

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics

Published: 2000-11

Total Pages: 580

ISBN-13: 9780028048796

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Glencoe Medical Insurance provides focused coverage of the knowledge and skills necessary for successful medical insurance processing, including in-depth coverage of medical insurance, the claims process, HCFA 1500, and UB-92. It covers all types of medical insurance including Blue Cross, Blue Shield, HMOs, PPOs, Medicare, Medicaid, and other plans. Managed care is integrated throughout the text, including discussion of contract law as it relates to managed care. There is an emphasis on practice management and patient finance. Optional exploratory computer activities use MediSoft for Windows Advanced. The focus in the text is on electronic claims filing but paper claims are covered as well. Unique to this text is an entire chapter emphasizing how crucial correct coding is to reimbursement and compliance with federal regulations.

Glencoe Medical Insurance Coding
Glencoe Medical Insurance Coding

Author: Sharon Ferrett

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics

Published: 2000-12

Total Pages: 156

ISBN-13: 9780028048833

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Glencoe Medical Insurance Coding Workbook offers numerous exercises for students to practice ICD and CPT coding. This workbook can be used with Glencoe Medical Insurance or any other medical insurance text.

Glencoe From Patient to Payment
Glencoe From Patient to Payment

Author: Cynthia Newby

Publisher: McGraw-Hill Science, Engineering & Mathematics

Published: 2001-10-17

Total Pages: 304

ISBN-13: 9780078252532

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This concise, practical text-workbook provides extensive real-world practice with the universal medical insurance claim form, the HCFA 1500. Includes flow charts, claims processing forms, and medical reports. Coding and billing content is based on industry practice and addresses electronic claims and a variety of compliance issues. The text provides a brief introduction to MediSoft Advanced Patient Billing Software.

Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office
Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office

Author: Marilyn Takahashi Fordney

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 676

ISBN-13:

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A bestseller for over 25 years, this text helps users excel at all aspects of insurance billing: submitting, tracing, appealing, and transmitting claims. Its comprehensive coverage also includes important information on diagnostic coding, procedural coding, office and insurance collection strategies, Medicare, Managed Care, and more. This edition has been reviewed by industry experts and carefully updated to reflect recent changes in the industry - including the addition of special HIPAA Compliance Alerts throughout the book to help users comply with important governmental privacy regulations. Instructor resources are available; please contact your Elsevier sales representative for details. Icons help students identify each insurance payer with a specific color and graphic, making the learning process more effective. Emphasizes procedural (CPT and HCPCS) and diagnostic (ICD-9-CM) coding and documentation since they are the keystones to obtaining maximum reimbursement. Block-by-block teaching approach organized by payer category for the CMS-1500 claim form facilitates understanding, effective learning, and greater productivity. Detailed examples and samples of completed insurance forms help students see how knowledge is applied in the real world. Accompanying CD-ROM of practice software bound in the back of the book features the CMS-1500 claim form and 10 scored patient case studies with related insurance information to simulate real-life situations. Updated to reflect recent changes in the industry. Special sections highlight areas pertinent to HIPAA regulations.

Health Insurance Today
Health Insurance Today

Author: Janet I. Beik

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2013

Total Pages: 509

ISBN-13: 1455708194

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With an emphasis on preparing and filing claims electronically, Health Insurance Today, 4th Edition features completely updated content on ICD-10 coding, ARRA, HI-TECH, Version 5010, electronic health records, the Health Insurance Reform Act, and more. The friendly writing style and clear learning objectives help you understand and retain important information, with review questions and activities that encourage critical thinking and practical application of key concepts.

Health Insurance Today - E-Book
Health Insurance Today - E-Book

Author: Janet I. Beik

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-08-06

Total Pages: 557

ISBN-13: 0323262449

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Key coverage of new topics includes medical identity theft and prevention, National Quality Forum (NQF) patient safety measures, ACSX12 Version 5010 HIPAA transaction standards, EMS rule on mandatory electronic claims submission, and standards and implementation specifications for electronic health record technology. Increased emphasis on producing and submitting claims electronically gives you an edge in today’s competitive job market. UPDATED! Additional ICD-10 coding content prepares you for the upcoming switch to the new coding system. NEW! Content on ARRA, HI-TECH, and the Health Insurance Reform Act ensures you are familiar with the latest health care legislation and how it impacts what you do on the job.

Computerized Medical Office Procedures
Computerized Medical Office Procedures

Author: William D. Larsen

Publisher: Elsevier Health Sciences

Published: 2014-11-07

Total Pages: 324

ISBN-13: 032322881X

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Get ready for your first medical assisting job with this hands-on guide to common medical office tasks. Computerized Medical Office Procedures, 4th Edition explains administrative and financial functions in a clear, step-by-step format and provides realistic exercises to help you confidently prepare to use computers in the medical office. Using Medisoft® v18 practice management software, you’ll practice medical assisting tasks such as appointment scheduling, entering patient information, accounting procedures, and billing insurance companies. Written by educator William Larsen, this book helps you develop the front-office competencies you need! Hands-on practice using Medisoft® Version 18 familiarizes you with the professional practice management software you'll use on the job. Medisoft sold separately. An engaging, conversational writing style makes difficult concepts easier to understand, with information presented in small, easy-to-digest segments. Step-by-step procedures include screenshots to guide you through each administrative task. Day-by-Day Simulations provide you with two weeks of hands-on experience similar to working in a real-world medical office. Reminders at the end of each chapter ask you to back up your data, for good data management practice. Checking Your Understanding reviews and hands-on Putting It into Practice activities are provided at the end of each chapter to ensure that you meet learning objectives. Information on backing up and restoring data prepares you for any power outages or electronic malfunctions. UPDATED content on the Electronic Health Record in the physician’s office relates computerized practice management systems to the use of EHRs New case studies on the Evolve companion website offer additional practice using Medisoft® v18. New Elsevier Clinic provides samples to follow as you create new patient data and perform Medisoft tasks — the data file may also be downloaded from the Evolve website. New chapter summaries are included at the end of each chapter.

Healthcare Valuation, The Financial Appraisal of Enterprises, Assets, and Services
Healthcare Valuation, The Financial Appraisal of Enterprises, Assets, and Services

Author: Robert James Cimasi

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2014-03-24

Total Pages: 1098

ISBN-13: 1118844033

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A timely look at the healthcare valuation process in an era of dynamic healthcare reform, including theory, methodology, and professional standards In light of the dynamic nature of the healthcare industry sector, the analysis supporting business valuation engagements for healthcare enterprises, assets, and services must address the expected economic conditions and events resulting from the four pillars of the healthcare industry: Reimbursement, Regulation, Competition, and Technology. Healthcare Valuation presents specific attributes of each of these enterprises, assets, and services and how research needs and valuation processes differentiate depending on the subject of the appraisal, the environment the property interest exists, and the nature of the practices. Includes theory, methodology, and professional standards as well as requisite research, analytical, and reporting functions in delivering healthcare valuation services Provides useful process tools such as worksheets and checklists, relevant case studies, plus a website that will include comprehensive glossaries and topical bibliographies Read Healthcare Valuation for a comprehensive treatise of valuation issues in the healthcare field including trends of compensation and reimbursement, technology and intellectual property, and newly emerging healthcare entities.

Medical Office Transcription: An Introduction to Medical Transcription Text-Workbook
Medical Office Transcription: An Introduction to Medical Transcription Text-Workbook

Author: Karonne Becklin

Publisher: Career Education

Published: 2002-01-31

Total Pages: 228

ISBN-13: 9780078262609

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Students use this 12-chapter text-workbook and accompanying dictation program to learn to transcribe, proof, and edit a variety of medical documents, including chart notes, history and physical reports, consultations, office procedures notes, x-ray reports, and more. New chapter includes review and case studies. Prerequisites include familiarity with basic English, keyboarding and transcription skills, and knowledge of basic medical terminology.