Gain the skills you need to succeed in insurance coding and billing! Fordney’s Medical Insurance and Billing, 17th Edition
helps you master the insurance billing specialist’s role and responsibilities in areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, HCPCs coding, medical documentation, billing, and collection. Using clear explanations, this book covers all types of insurance coverage commonly encountered in hospitals, physicians’ offices, and clinics. Step-by-step guidelines lead you through the submission of electronic claims and paper claims, as well as the job search and professional advancement. Written by coding specialist and educator Linda M. Smith, this market-leading text is a complete guide to becoming an efficient insurance billing specialist.