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All About Health Insurance Part 2

Good medical billers have the know-how to process claims. But great billers are familiar with the intricacies of the system...

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The Medical Billing Process - Step By Step

Detailed medical billing instructions, with screenshots.

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Providing Documentation for Your Appeals

Where You Can Find Supporting Documentation to Support Your Appeal Reasons and Increase Your Chance of Getting the Claim Paid.

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Verification of Benefits

What does it mean to verify benefits and how does it differ from verifying patient insurance coverage?

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Verification of Patient Insurance Coverage

Why is this important, how does it affect the daily job of the medical biller, and how do you do it?

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Mental Health Billing - A Guide

What are the special needs of a mental health biller and coder?

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A Guide to the CMS 1450 Claim Form

Step-by-step instructions for filling out the CMS 1450 form.

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Documenting Medical Necessity

The connection between code linkage and medical necessity, and how it is documented in the medical record...

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Outsourcing Medical Coding

When is it best to outsource medical coding?

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CPC-P: Certified Professional Coder-Payer Certification

An explanation of the CPC-P certification offered by the AAPC, including everything you need to know about what it qualifies you for and how to get it...

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Practical Medical Transcription Tips

Tips for increasing your skill, productivity, and professionalism as a medical transcriptionist.

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CIRCC: Certified Interventional Radiology Cardiovascular Coder

An explanation of the CIRCC certification offered by the AAPC, including everything you need to know about what it qualifies you for and how to get it...

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How to Avoid Reimbursement Delays in Insurance Claims

Follow these tips to reduce your chances of getting a claim denied (and delayed)...

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All About Health Insurance: Part 1 - How Insurance Companies Make Money

Good medical billers have the know-how to process claims. But great billers are familiar with who pays the claims...

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