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Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, 8th Edition is a comprehensive source for teaching the subject of health insurance and reimbursement. The book contains chapters on introductory information on the health insurance field, managed health care, legal and regulatory issues, coding systems, reimbursement methodologies, coding for medical necessity, and common health insurance plans. Each chapter contains exercises to illustrate content and reinforce learning. Numerous opportunities are provided throughout the book for manual completion of CMS-1500 claims. A CD-ROM at the back of the book allows for electronic data entry of CMS-1500 claim form information. End of chapter review questions in objective format (e.g., multiple choice) test learners on their understanding of book content. Appendices I and II provide case studies that are also included on the Student Practice CD-ROM. Additional appendices provide instruction in dental claims processing and completion of the UB-92 (claim used for inpatient and outpatient hospital claims). The accompanying workbook provides application based assignments for each chapter, additional content review (multiple choice questions), and additional case studies for practice in completing CMS-1500 claims. This edition of the book contains the most up to date information regarding health insurance claims processing and coding and reimbursement issues.
Customer Reviews:
Comprehensive Instruction Material for Beginner Coders and Billers.......2007-04-10
Medical coding and billing continuously evolve in large part because insurance companies and providers have conflicting business goals. An effective biller must go beyond simple claim submission and discover the reasons for underpayments and denials, to solicit missing information from both providers and payers, and follow up on every claim until its full payment. Rowell's and Green's Guide provides an ideal introductory didactic set of materials covering everything from history of health care reimbursement, major insurance companies, and federal health care legislation, to basic knowledge of national diagnosis and procedure coding rules, to complex topics, such as V-codes, and diagnosis code linking. The text is replete with examples and exercises, helping students understand and remember the needed materials.
Learning Tool.......2007-03-11
This book is fanastic and provides up-to-date information on the health insurance industry. Its great for learners and old timers too. Gives a very broad spectrum of the health industry and easy to comprehend. I recommend this book to anyone as a teaching/learning tool.
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Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Professional Billing, 7th edition, is a comprehensive guide for those learning about health insurance claims processing and reimbursement issues. The text utilizes a step-by-step approach to successful completion of health insurance claims. The objectives of this edition are to 1) introduce information about major third party payers, 2) provide up-to-date information about federal health care regulations, 3) clarify coding guidelines and provide application exercises for each coding system, 4) introduce reimbursement issues, 5) emphasize the importance of coding for medical necessity, and 6) help users develop the skill to complete claims accurately. Numerous examples help clarify key concepts. Case studies and review exercises provide users with numerous opportunities to apply knowledge and develop skills in completing CMS-1500 claims accurately. The textbook CD-ROM and accompanying workbook provide additional exercises and practice in completing CMS-1500 claims electronically. Current information is provided on CPT-5 and ICD-10-CM coding systems. The appendices include information about processing UB-92 (CMS-1450) claims and dental claims.
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Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Professional Billing.......2007-05-08
I did not received the book, I order, still waiting to get the book.
Errors Galore.......2006-03-10
After purchasing the instructor's manual to check my answers, I found errors in every chapter!! From spelling to incorrect percentage amounts. I found myself editing the entire time to find their errors which contradict their text. When I got answers that were not an option in the multiple choice exercises, I would reference the book and the textbook would say I was correct, and the workbook did not. Not worth the money or the time. Extremely exhausting.
find something better to learn from.......2005-12-11
I took a night course which used this textbook. The instructor who is a certified coder and is an instructor at other institutions found MANY misleading instructions. You can be told to do something one way in the book but in real life at a billing job, you would have to do it another way. Also, we found many contradicting statements. They say one thing but do something totally different in their examples. It's really not worth the money.
inked.......2005-10-02
the book i received was in acceptable condition but all the practice pages were completed in ink and i was not notified of this condition of the book. other than that i am satisfied with my purchase.
you will need more than just this book to benefit.......2005-09-04
The book is made to sound as if it would be all you need to become a Medical Billing/Health Insurance specialist. Not a chance. You will need the most current coding manuals to even attempt to complete this course. And even then without the answers you have no way to check your progress. There must be better books, Keep Searching
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Medical billing is one of the fastest-growing employment opportunities in the United States today. Insurance companies, medical offices, hospitals and other health care providers are in great need of trained personnel to create medical claims. 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.
This book teaches the skills necessary to become a well-rounded medical biller. 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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Guide to Medical Billing and Coding (2nd Edition.......2006-07-22
Great overview of billing and coding. Good for a beginner. not as useful for a provider who needs the appropriate codes for billing. Best for an medical billing office personnel
Book Description
A Guide to Health Insurance Billing takes the normally "dry" topic of insurance billing and makes it user-friendly and engaging. All aspects of the billing process, from key terms to state and federal regulations to guidelines for completing and submitting claims to health insurance programs, are written in clear direct language that is easily understood. Numerous real world examples, review exercises and simulations throughout the text clarify difficult concepts and give users the opportunity of applying learned material. · An introduction to the new coding systems, ICD-10. · ICD-9-CM and CPT coding systems are explained using the most current information · Health insurance simulation and coding exercises put users in a realistic insurance billing environment · Managed care and its impact on health insurance billing is covered in a special chapter · Accompanying CD-ROM provides additional application exercises for HCFA-1500 completion and coding · Chapter on the Electronic Data Interchange (EDI) introduces readers to this commonly used method of claim submission (KEYWORDS: insurance, billing, coding, entry-level, ICD-9, CPT, HCPCS, exercises, user-friendly, educational programs, insurance claims, key concepts, health insurance)
Customer Reviews:
Easy to Understand.......2005-10-09
I knew nothing about health insurance. This book is definitely worth the money. What makes it stand out is there are examples they give to make it more clear, as well as a CD and test questions.
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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. Understanding the coding rationales increases knowledge and skill in one or more area, enhancing skills and performance for various facilities locations and departments.
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The restructured chapter content of the workbook offers application-based assignments with more critical thinking components. The assignments require learners to demonstrate an understanding of the content rather than simple recall of facts. Chapter 1 provides guidelines for professional development as well as initiating a job search, with numerous resources identified. Chapters 2-17 offer an in-depth review of health insurance billing and reimbursement concepts.
Customer Reviews:
wrong edition.......2005-10-02
i was sent the 6th edition of this workbook which was out 2years ago my purchase was a waste of money. thank you.
Book Description
Is a comprehensive learning tool for processing insurance claim forms for inpatient and outpatient services for acute, subacute, long-term care, specialty and clinic facilities using the Uniform Bill 92 or UP-92 (HCFA-1450 form).
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- Excellent Introductory Text
- Trash!! The worst book you can ever buy for money.
- CODE Busters - Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance
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Codebusters: Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance for Medical Practices
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Customer Reviews:
Excellent Introductory Text .......2007-04-08
Patricia Aalseth sets example for how to present complex material in a simple and understandable way. If you need to learn major definitions and abbreviations of coding and billing, e.g., ICD-9, CPT, LMRP, CCI, HCFA, modifiers, and other issues quickly, Codebusters helps you the fastest.
Trash!! The worst book you can ever buy for money........2004-11-18
This is the most worthless book i ever bought in my life. The book is a 48 pages leaflet with apparently no information. And it costs $32. Thats ridiculous.
Strongly NOT recommended!!
CODE Busters - Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance.......2000-06-03
This book is great! It is very clear and to the point, explaining the basics of CPT, ICD-9 assignments. It is a very good tool for any coder to have on her desk to help clear up the issues that come up every day! It would be a very good training manual for employees new to a medical office.
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Every complimentary and alternative medicine provider should have this book. It will help you create a simple and effective billing system that will keep you sane and increase your bottom line!
This book is written specifically for acupuncturists, massage therapists and naturopaths. Empower yourself and your practice by being educated about this increasingly important aspect of being a CAM provider.
With respect for our environment, this book has been printed on 100% recycled paper with soy ink.
The publisher also offers 2 C.E. credits for acupuncturists reading this book that are California and NCCAOM-approved.
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Workbook to Accompany Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement
CPT 2007 Professional Edition (Cpt / Current Procedural Terminology (Professional Edition))
CPT 2007 Standard Edition: Current Procedural Terminology (Cpt / Current Procedural Terminology (Standard Edition))
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