Medical Billing CEU » between http://www.medicalbillingceu.com Medical Billing CEU Portal Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:28:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8 en hourly 1 What’s the difference between having an associates in medical coding and billing and just having a certificate http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/whats-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-in-medical-coding-and-billing-and-just-having-a-certificate-2 http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/whats-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-in-medical-coding-and-billing-and-just-having-a-certificate-2#comments Fri, 25 Dec 2009 09:28:02 +0000 admin http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/whats-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-in-medical-coding-and-billing-and-just-having-a-certificate-2 Is it even necessary to have an associates degree for medical coding and billing? I have been doing some research on this career, I just want to make sure I am making the right choice. I don’t want to waste my time earning an associates degree for this career if it’s not needed. Any advice from any people in that field?

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]]> http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/whats-the-difference-between-having-an-associates-in-medical-coding-and-billing-and-just-having-a-certificate-2/feed 1 What is the Difference Between Medical Billing and Coding http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/what-is-the-difference-between-medical-billing-and-coding http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/what-is-the-difference-between-medical-billing-and-coding#comments Sat, 19 Dec 2009 03:17:03 +0000 admin http://www.medicalbillingceu.com/general/what-is-the-difference-between-medical-billing-and-coding Medical billing and coding are vital parts of the billing process. From the time a doctor sees a patient to when the paperwork is forwarded to the insurance company, there are important steps that need to be performed. Every doctor visit results in the utilization of medical coding and medical billing skills – both are necessary for doctors and health care facilities to be properly reimbursed for services.

Here’s how it works:

Medical coding includes the process of using specific codes to identify procedures and services for private billing, health insurance companies, government health programs, workers’ compensation carriers, and more. A coder reads all documentation, such as a medical chart or transcription of doctor’s notes, and assigns the right universal code based on their coding knowledge. The codes are entered into a form on their computer system.

Medical codes are based on diagnoses and procedures. Codes exist for all types of services, tests and treatments provided by a healthcare provider in a medical office, hospital, or clinic. The diagnosis is translated into an ICD-9-CM code; while the procedure is translated into a five-digit CPT code. Medical codes can encompass anything from a stomach ache to a broken arm – there are codes for everything!

Once the diagnosis and procedure codes are determined, the medical biller transmits the claim to the insurance company for payment. Medical billing includes the process of submitting and following up on claims to insurance companies in order to receive payment for services rendered by a health care provider. A billing specialist ensures that the patient and health insurance company are properly billed for all procedures. Approved claims are reimbursed, while rejected claims are researched and amended.

Under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), billing specialists are required to send claims for reimbursement via electronic means. This has resulted in faster, more accurate payments from insurance companies. The use of billing software has also enabled medical billers to perform accounting duties and manage billing practices more effectively. Patient records, open claims and outstanding invoices are a mouse click away!

Medical billers and medical coders ensure that the billing cycle is smooth – from patients being billed the correct amount to doctors getting paid. Without them, there would be no way to complete, track and manage medical claims. Both billers and coders are essential to the financial well-being of an organization and the health care industry as a whole.

Heather Brunson is a lead marketing copywriter for Allied Medical School. Allied medical schools provides medical training programs that prepare students for medical careers in the medical billing and medical coding, and medical transcription fields

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. The physical examination can be assessed by the number of systems or the number of bullets. Because the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) is not able to verify the accuracy of the facts relating to a patient encounter, we cannot be held responsible for any coding decisions that you make based on the guidance you receive from the AAP. It is your responsibility to only code for what you do during a patient encounter. … “Medical coding” CPT pediatrics “practice management” “medical billing” …

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type of career is best for me. Any ideas how to narrow it down between medical transcription, medical coding, medical billing?

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