Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies
eBook - ePub

Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies

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eBook - ePub

Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies

About this book

The essential guide for medical billing professionals, updated for ICD-11 standards

Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies will set you up for success in getting started as a medical biller and coder. To ensure data accuracy and efficient data processing, medical offices need professionally trained coders to handle records. This book provides prospective allied health professionals with everything they need to know to get started in medical billing and coding as a career. In addition to an introduction to the basics of medical coding, you'll get information on how to find a training course, meet certification requirements, and deal with government agencies and insurance companies. Learn about the standard practices in the medical billing industry and get up to speed on the ethical and legal issues you're likely to face on the job. This accessible guide is a great entry point—and a great refresher—for anyone interested in the medical billing and coding profession.

  • Get a primer on your career options in the field of medical billing
  • Learn coding practices for telehealth, viral outbreaks, and other emerging issues
  • Update your knowledge of the changes between ICD-10 and ICD-11 coding systems
  • Find training programs and explore your options for certification

This Dummies guide is an accessible entry point for prospective professionals looking get a jump on their new career, and current professionals intent on staying up-to-date in this flexible and growing field.

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Information

Publisher
For Dummies
Year
2024
Print ISBN
9781394268313
eBook ISBN
9781394268320
Edition
4

Table of contents

  1. Cover
  2. Table of Contents
  3. Title Page
  4. Introduction
  5. Part 1: Getting to Know Medical Billing and Coding
  6. Part 2: Boning Up on the Need-to-Knows of Your Profession
  7. Part 3: Becoming a Professional: Getting Certified
  8. Part 4: Dealing and Succeeding with Nitty-Gritty On-the-Job Details
  9. Part 5: Working with Stakeholders
  10. Part 6: The Part of Tens
  11. Glossary
  12. Index
  13. About the Author
  14. Connect with Dummies
  15. End User License Agreement