Medical Insurance Made Easy: A WorkText

By Jill L. Brown and Brown

This combination textbook and workbook provides a complete overview of the medical claim process from initial patient appointment through final financial transaction. Chapters discuss types of insurance payors, basic coding and billing rules. Also discussed are standard requirements for outpatient billing using the HCFA-1500 claim form. Legal aspects for each level of the medical claim cycle are also included. Throughout the book, strong emphasis is placed on the medical office employee's responsibility for successful reimbursement.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0721691870
• ISBN13: 9780721691879
• Release Date: February 2001
• Publisher: Saunders
• Length: 408 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.
• Dimensions: 10.8" x 0.8" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Quality information in easy to read format.

Complete, concise information on medical insurace plans, billing, coding, and reimbursement in an easy to read format. The numerous example forms and billing tips are excellent. The coding, claim form, and reimbursement chapters give more complete information than any other books I've reviewed. This book strongly emphasizes the importance of teamwork in the medical office, and it covers current health care laws in easy to understand terms.