Medical Billing & Coding for Dummies - For Dummies

The easy way to start a career in medical billing and coding

Medical Billing & Coding For Dummies gives you practical, easy–to–follow information and advice on what to expect in a billing and coding career, ways to find a training program, your certification options, ways to stay competitive in the field, and the laws and other regulations you′ll encounter in your work. If you′re looking to start a career in the popular field of medical billing and coding, this hands–on, friendly guide has you covered!

• To bill or to code find out what differentiates a medical coder from a medical biller and understand how the two function together working for doctors, hospitals, or insurance companies

• The road to success discover the most vital tidbits you need to know to succeed, from compliance and medical terminology to medical necessity and the payers of the game

• Get certified find a training program that prepares you for the certification exam and your career, and boost your credentials with some specialty certifications and continuing ed programs

• Land the job delve into the nitty–gritty details of the life of a medical biller/coder, from the claim filing process to resolving disputes and appealing claims that get denied

Open the book and find:

• Advice on the type of job that′s right for you

• Plain–English explanations of medical jargon

• The lowdown on the entire claims process

• What to expect on the certification exams

• Guidance on signing up and prepping for the exam

• How you can prepare for the transition to ICD–10

• Specialty certifications and professional organizations worth knowing

Learn to:

• Find a training program that′s right for you

• Start your career in medical billing and coding

• Stay competitive in the field