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Medical
Billing 101
by Michelle M. Rimmer
Paperback: 240 pages 1 edition (July 20,
2007)
CENGAGE Delmar Learning; ISBN-10: 1418039756 |
| 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. |
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Setting
Up Your Medical Billing Business: Step-by-Step Procedures for Starting and Managing a
Computer-Based Electronic Medical Billing Business by Merlin B. Coslick
Paperback - 122 pages Spiral edition (January 1999)
Electronic Medical Billing Network of America inc.;
ISBN: 1893978052 |
| This book answers all questions
about getting started in a home-based medical billing business. Coslick lectures
extensively throughout New Jersey and in New York City and Greenwich, Connecticut,
presenting seminars to thousands of entrepreneurs interested in developing a successful
homebased business in medical billing. He is the founder and executive director of the
Electronic Medical Billing Network of America, Inc., the national trade association in the
industry. |
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Medical
Billing: The Bottom Line - Revised Edition
by Claudia A Yalden
Paperback - 267 pages revised edition (August 1, 1999)
CAY Medical Management; ISBN: 0739203614 |
| A comprehensive guide to starting
your own home-based medical billing business. Chapters include setting up your home-based
medical billing office, starting out, pricing your services, finding clients, marketing
examples and strategies, writing a business plan and much more. The revised edition has
several new chapters that include: understanding medical billing and what medical billing
codes and modifiers mean, legal consideration, life cycle of an insurance claim form and
more. |
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The
Medical Billing Handbook
by Merry Schiff
Paperback: 704 pages ISBN: 0131148613
Prentice Hall; Bk&CD-Rom edition (December 7, 2004) |
| The Only Resource You'll Need:
Everything you need to know about Medical Billing and Insurance in one easy place!
Renowned teaching professional, Merry Schiff, makes the intricate world of billing and
coding easy to understand. Includes: Hundreds of tips from Medical Billing Professionals,
PowerCoder demo - a practice coding software that helps you easily apply your new
knowledge, AltaPoint demo provides another practice tool. A chapter on running your own
business. |
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Understanding
Medical Coding: A Comprehensive Guide (UNDERSTANDING MEDICAL CODING)
by Sandra L. Johnson, Connie McHugh
Paperback: 648 pages 2 edition (May 1,
2006)
CENGAGE Delmar Learning; ISBN-10: 1418010448
ISBN-13: 978-1418010447 |
| Understanding Medical Coding
contains instruction for both inpatient and outpatient coding, and links a connection to
the billing / reimbursement / collections process. The book takes the user through all
steps necessary to code a claim correctly, link the correct CPT and ICD-9-CM codes for
reimbursement for various insurance carriers and government entities, explains adjustments
and how and when to bill patients, and what to do if there is a denial or rejection. The
book provides an overview of both CPT and ICD-9-CM coding, and also provides more
code-specific information, concentrating on specialty coding and the levels of coding. |
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Guide
to Medical Billing and Coding, The (2nd Edition)
by ICDC Publishing Inc.
Paperback: 250 pages 2 edition (April 17, 2006)
Prentice Hall; ISBN-10: 0131722522
ISBN-13: 978-0131722521 |
| This book will ensure learning
the skills necessary to become a successful medical claims biller. It is presented in a
comprehensive, yet user friendly way, following a logical learning format beginning with a
broad base of information and then, step by step, following the course for creation of a
medical claim. By completing this course of study with a satisfactory grade, the user will
be granted a certificate and can have the opportunity to work towards an "Honors
Certificate," which is even more valuable to a potential employer. |
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Medical
Billing & Coding Demystified
by Marilyn Burgos
Paperback: 239 pages 1 edition (November 21, 2006)
McGraw-Hill Professional; ISBN-10: 0071472207
ISBN-13: 978-0071472203 |
| Simple enough for a beginner,
but challenging enough for an advanced student, Medical Billing and Coding Demystified is
your shortcut to becoming an integral part of any healthcare team. This handy resource
clearly explains the practices used by medical offices, hospitals, and healthcare
facilities to encode medical services in order to receive payment from government agencies
and insurance companies. You'll learn about the ethical and legal aspects of medical
billing, and how to navigate insurance plans and the insurance claim cycle, including
disputes. Featuring end-of-chapter quizzes and a final exam, this illuminating guide
explains the complexities of medical billing and coding in no time at all. |
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Medical
Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
by Loretta Sinclair
Paperback: 304 pages (March 26, 2007)
Annotation Press, Division of Winepress Pub
ISBN-10: 1599770067 ISBN-13: 978-1599770062 |
| A step-by-step guide to running
your your own home medical billing service, covering everything from training and set-up
to marketing and promotions. Coming Soon: a companion workbook on CD with hundreds of new
training exercises! |
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Medical
Billing Marketing Success: Finding Local Clients
by Merlin B. Coslick
Plastic Comb Binding: 135 pages (Jan 1998)
Electronic Medical Billing Network of America Inc.
ISBN: 189397801X |
| Marketing your medical billing
home-based business. The book provides you with initial interview forms, a contract
sample, marketing letters, patient information forms, thank you letters, follow up
letters, and just about every form you would need to start your business. Also included
are suggestions as to how to conduct your first interview and the answers to the most
dreaded questions. |
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How
to Become a Medical Transcriptionist
by George Morton, George Morton CMT
Paperback - 150 pages (May 1, 1998)
Medical Language Development; ISBN: 0966347005
Dimensions (in inches): 0.37 x 8.51 x 5.53 |
| Comprehensive look at the
profession and deals honestly with a lot of the questions you may have about working in
this field. |
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