Coding Coverage: The program introduces the basic concepts of medical coding and coding compliance, because this knowledge is essential for ensuring maximum appropriate reimbursement for reported healthcare services. The optional Coding Workbook for Physician Practices (ISBN 007-340204-4) is available to provide extensive coding exercises. Student Interest Elements: A number of elements enhance the presentation: chapter-opening cartoons, "What Do You Think?" involvement activities, and technology updates, professional focus, FYI, and Explore the Internet features. The Instructor's Manual includes sample syllabi, teaching suggestions, correlations to SCANS, AAMA Role Delineation Areas of Competence, AMT/RMA and NHCSS, and resource guide. The Instructor's Manual also includes an Instructor Productivity Center in CD-ROM format that provides test banks and PowerPoint slides. The Online Learning Center also has resources for the instructor. HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) is introduced in Chapter 2 as well as covered in later chapters as appropriate. HIPAA Tips reinforce this instruction throughout the text. The new CMS-1500 (08/05) and UB 04 claim forms are covered in depth. Content includes:
--Chapter 1 has ethics/etiquette and medical insurance specialist requirements for success.
--Chapter 2 has a section on electronic medical records.
--Chapter 4 has information covering Evaluation and Management (E/M) coding.
--Chapter 5 has coverage about consumer-driven health plans.
--Chapter 6 goes box-by-box through the CMS-1500 (08/05) claim form.
--Chapter 7 has expanded coverage on collections, including three sample collections letters.
Provides coverage about the NPI (National Provider Identifier) which is a unique number that doctors and other providers must use on both electronic and paper claims. | 
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