Medical billing & coding for dummies - Karen Smiley

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