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\u003cp\u003eGet a solid foundation in insurance billing and coding! Trusted for more than 30 years, \u003cb\u003eFordneyâs Medical Insurance\u003c/b\u003e equips you with the medical insurance skills you need to succeed in any of todayâs outpatient settings. The 15\u003cSUP\u003eth\u003c/SUP\u003e edition has been expanded to include inpatient insurance and billing and ambulatory surgical center billing. Updated 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 physiciansâ offices are incorporated into the text, as well as icons for different types of payers, lists of key abbreviations, and numerous practice exercises that accurately guide you through the process of filling out claim forms. In addition, \u003cb\u003eSimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO)\u003c/b\u003e activities on the companion Evolve website give you the opportunity to practice using electronic medical records.\u003c/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eUNIQUE! Interactive UB-04 Form filler on Evolve \u003c/b\u003egives you additional practice with inpatient Electronic Health Records.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeparate chapter on\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eHIPAA Compliance in Insurance Billing\u003c/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eas well as Compliance Alerts throughout\u003c/b\u003e highlights important HIPAA compliance issues to ensure you are compliant with the latest regulations.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSeparate chapter on\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003edocumentation\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ein the medical office \u003c/b\u003ecovers the principles and rationales of medical documentation.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eIncreased focus on\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eelectronic\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003efiling/claims submission\u003c/b\u003e prepares you for the industry-wide transition to electronic claims submission.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eEmphasis on\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003ethe business of running a medical office\u003c/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eand the importance of the medical insurance specialist\u003c/b\u003e prepares you for your role in the workplace.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eDetailed examples of potential situations \u003c/b\u003ethroughout text signal you to be attentive to these types of occurrences.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSpecialized icons throughout text\u003c/b\u003e alert you to the connections and special considerations related to specific topics that medical insurance specialists need to be aware of.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eProcedures clearly outline in step-by-step format\u003c/b\u003e detail common responsibilities of the medical insurance specialist.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eSimChart® for the Medical Office (SCMO) application activities\u003c/b\u003e on the companion Evolve website add additional functionality to the insurance module on the SCMO roadmap.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eKey terms \u003c/b\u003eare defined and emphasized throughout the text to reinforce your understanding of new concepts and terminology.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e\u003cul\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW! Expanded coverage of inpatient insurance billing, including diagnosis and procedural coding\u003c/b\u003e provides you with the foundation and skills needed to work in the physician office, outpatient, and inpatient setting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Expanded coverage of Ambulatory Surgical Center (ASC) billing chapter\u003c/b\u003e provides you with the foundation and skills needed to work in this outpatient setting.\u003c/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated information on general compliance issues, HIPAA, Affordable Care Act and coding\u003c/b\u003e ensures that you have the knowledge needed to enter today's ever-changing and highly regulated healthcare environment.\u003c/li\u003e\u003c/ul\u003e |
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