Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies

3. Auflage 2019
ISBN: 978-1-119-62544-5
Verlag: John Wiley & Sons Inc

Buch, Englisch, 352 Seiten, Format (B × H): 234 mm x 188 mm, Gewicht: 652 g

The definitive guide to starting a successful career in medical billing and coding

With the healthcare sector growing at breakneck speed--it's currently the largest employment sector in the U.S. and expanding fast--medical billing and coding specialists are more essential than ever. These critical experts, also known as medical records and health information technicians, keep systems working smoothly by ensuring patient billing and insurance data are accurately and efficiently administered.

This updated edition provides everything you need to begin--and then excel in--your chosen career. From finding the right study course and the latest certification requirements to industry standard practices and insider tips for dealing with government agencies and insurance companies, Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies has you completely covered.
* Find out about the flexible employment options available and how to qualify
* Understand the latest updates to the ICD-10
* Get familiar with ethical and legal issues
* Discover ways to stay competitive and get ahead

The prognosis is good--get this book today and set yourself up with the perfect prescription for a bright, secure, and financially healthy future!

Autoren/Hrsg.

Smiley, Karen

Fachgebiete

• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Diagnosis Related Groups (DRG), Medizinische Klassifikation, Medizinische Gutachten
• Rechtswissenschaften Berufs- und Gebührenrecht freie Berufe Heilberufe, Architekten, Ingenieure u. a. Berufs- und Gebührenrecht im Gesundheitswesen
• Medizin | Veterinärmedizin Medizin | Public Health | Pharmazie | Zahnmedizin Medizin, Gesundheitswesen Krankenhausmanagement, Praxismanagement

Über Autor(innen)

Karen Smiley, CPC, is a certified, multi-specialty coding expert in physician and outpatient reimbursement. With an extensive background as a coder, auditor, accounts receivable manager, and practice administrator, she has also served as an independent consultant to physician practices and as an assistant coding instructor.