Codebusters: A Quick Guide to Coding and Billing Compliance for Medical Practices - Softcover

Aalseth, Medical Coding And Documentation Consultant Albuquerque New Mexico Patricia T; Aalseth

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0834213176 ISBN 13: 9780834213173

Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers, 1998

Synopsis

With healthcare costs continuing to skyrocket, despite the efforts of managed care and other containment programs, third-party payers are sc rutinizing every line of every claim for services. When questionable i tems are identified, the next step is usually a request for copies of your patient's medical records, in order to verify that services bille d were actually provided. As a physician, whether in a large group or solo practice, you must understand how the coding and billing process works, and assure that all official guidelines are being followed by y our staff. This book is a quick reference to the basics of coding for physician services, and provides checklists of questions for physician s and office staff. Also included are suggested resources for addition al assistance with coding and billing problems.

About this edition

• Publisher: Jones & Bartlett Publishers
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0834213176
• ISBN 13: 9780834213173
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 56