This complete self-study course on medical insurance combines content, practice, and self-assessment into one online learning tool that students can follow at their own pace. The online program assumes the role of instructor, guiding individuals through the material and directing them when to read relevant sections from the text, checking their comprehension along the way, and providing feedback and encouragement. The course consists of nine modules, beginning with an office orientation and then focusing on each different type of insurance payer (e.g., Medicaid, managed care, etc.) as the modules progress through the five phases of the lifecycle of an insurance claim.
New edition! This convenient, money-saving package is a must-have for students training for a career in medical insurance. The package includes Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 8th Edition Textbook and Workbook, plus the User Guide and Access Code for the Classroom Edition of Medical Insurance Online. For further information on each individual product, please click on the link provided below.
This package contains the Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 7th edition textbook, the User Guide and Access Code for the Classroom Edition of Medical Insurance Online, Saunders 2004 ICD-9-CM, Volumes 1, 2 & 3 and HCPCS, Level II, and CPT 2003 Standard Edition.
This money saving package includes the 11th edition of Medical Insurance Online for Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office (User Guide and Access Code) and Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office Textbook.
Covering all the plans that are most commonly encountered in clinics and physicians' offices, Medical Insurance Online for Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 13th Edition gives you hands-on practice performing common insurance billing and coding tasks and applying your knowledge in areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, Medicare, HIPPAA, and bill collection strategies. 18 course modules seamlessly tie hands-on practice together with concepts from the 18 textbook chapters to give you a well-rounded understanding of how to succeed on the job. Duration for access to this product is for the life of the edition. Interactive exercises and activities offer frequent opportunities to recall and recognize medical insurance concepts including the cycle, organization and completion of the claim form. Easily accessible glossary presents terms and clickable definitions listed in alphabetical order. Bolded and linked terms within the text immediately connect you to the glossary definitions of key terms. Hypertext web links direct you to related web sites and other Elsevier resources for further study. Reading references tie in concepts from the text to the hands-on activities practiced in the online course. Quizzing and exams allow you to evaluate your comprehension and know your grade at any time throughout the course. Engaging graphic design creates a much more interesting and educational experience. Medical record activities help you understand how to complete a clean claim form and optimize reimbursement for the physician's office. Course orientation contains directions for completing the course, as well as instructions for navigating through the modules. Student survey gives you the opportunity to provide constructive feedback on the course and have an impact on future course design. Updated screen content and reading assignments match the 12th edition of the Fordney Insurance Handbook.
A complete guide to insurance billing and coding, Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 13th Edition covers all the plans that are most commonly encountered in clinics and physicians' offices. Its emphasis on the role of the medical insurance specialist includes areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, Medicare, HIPAA, and bill collection strategies. Learning to fill in the claim form accurately is made easier by the use of icons for different types of payers, lists of key abbreviations, and numerous practice exercises. This edition provides the latest on hot topics such as ICD-10, healthcare reform, the new CMS-1500 form, and electronic claims. Trusted for more than 30 years, this proven reference from Marilyn Fordney prepares you to succeed as a medical insurance professional in any outpatient setting. Emphasis on the business of running a medical office highlights the importance of the medical insurance specialist in filing clean claims, solving problems, and collecting overdue payments.Key terms and key abbreviations are defined and emphasized, reinforcing your understanding of new concepts and terminology.Detailed tables, boxes, and illustrations call out key points and main ideas.Unique! Color-coded icons clarify information, rules, and regulations for different payers.An Evolve companion website enhances learning with performance checklists, self-assessment quizzes, and the Student Software Challenge featuring cases for different payer types and an interactive CMS-1500 form to fill in.A workbook contains learning tips, practice exercises for key terms and abbreviations, review questions, study outlines, performance objectives, a chapter with practice tests, and critical thinking activities for hands-on experience with real-world cases. Available separately. Updated coverage of key health insurance topics includes HIPAA compliance, the HITECH Act, health reform of 2010, electronic health records, electronic claims, ICD-10, NUCC standards, Physician Quality Reporting System (PQRS) Incentive Program, Meaningful Use, and CPT 2013.Updated ICD-10 coding information prepares you for the October 2014 ICD-10 implementation date.Updated content on claim forms includes block-by-block explanations and examples for the new CMS-1500 Claim Form.Updated guidelines for the filing and submission of electronic claims include sample screenshots and prepare you for the future of the medical office.
Stay up on the latest in insurance billing and coding with Marilyn Fordney’s Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office, 14th Edition. Trusted for more than 30 years, this market-leading handbook equips you to succeed as medical insurance specialist in any of today’s outpatient settings. Coverage emphasizes the role of the medical insurance specialist in areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, Medicare, HIPAA, and bill collection strategies. As with previous editions, all the plans that are most commonly encountered in clinics and physicians’ offices are incorporated into the text, as well as icons for different types of payers, lists of key abbreviations, and numerous practice exercises that assist you in accurately filling out claim forms. This new edition also features expanded coverage of ICD-10, electronic medical records, electronic claims submission, and the HIPAA 5010 — keeping you one step ahead of the latest practices and protocols of the profession. Key terms are defined and emphasized throughout the text to reinforce understanding of new concepts and terminology. Separate chapter on HIPAA Compliance in Insurance Billing, as well as Compliance Alerts throughout the text highlights important HIPAA compliance issues to ensure readers are compliant with the latest regulations. Emphasis on the business of running a medical office and the importance of the medical insurance specialist details the importance of the medical insurance specialist in the business of the medical office. Increased focus on electronic filing/claims submission prepares readers for the industry-wide transition to electronic claims submission. Separate chapter on documentation in the medical office covers the principles of medical documentation and the rationales for it. Service to Patient features in most chapters offer examples of good customer service. User resources on the Evolve companion website feature performance checklists, self-assessment quizzes, the Student Software Challenge (with cases on different payer types and an interactive CMS-1500 (02-12) form to fill in). NEW! Expanded coverage of ICD-10 prepares users to code ICD-10 with the planned effective date of October 2015. NEW! Added information on the electronic medical record and electronic claims submission — including information on the HIPAA 5010 — equips users for the transition between paper and electronic methods of medical records and links the CMS-1500 (02-12) form to the electronic submissions process. NEW! SimChart for the Medical Office (SCMO) application activities on the companion Evolve website adds additional functionality to the insurance module on the SCMO roadmap.
This money saving package includes the 12th edition of Medical Insurance Online for Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office (User Guide and Access Code), Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office text and workbook.
This complete course on medical insurance combines interactive content, practice, and assessment into one online learning tool. Designed to be used as an instructor-led online supplement, this classroom edition can be accessed from any computer with an Internet connection. The online program teaches students what they need to know to be a successful medical billing specialist. The course consists of nine modules, beginning with an office orientation and then focusing on each different type of insurance payer (e.g., Medicaid, managed care, etc.) as the modules progress through the five phases of the lifecycle of an insurance claim.
