Coding basics

By Cynthia A. Richards

Subjects: Medical fees, Code numbers, Medical practice management & reimbursement, Health insurance claims, Nosology, Forms and Records Control, Reimbursement Mechanisms, Methods, FORMS AND RECORDS CONTROL--METHODS, Terminology, Medical records, Practice, Insurance Claim Reporting, Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System, Honoraires, Medicine, Medical claims processing industry, Medical offices, Médecins, Economic aspects, Management

Description: Provides an overview of the medical office environment, CPT and ICD-9-CM coding, and the major health insurance entities; includes information on how to obtain entry-level employment as a reimbursement specialist.