Introduction to Medical Coding

Medical coding, insurance billing and reimbursement is how a physician gets paid. Correct coding will lead to fewer denials by the insurance carrier. Gain the knowledge that you need by taking this class. Be one step ahead of the game. The healthcare industry, complex and rigorous even for the most knowledgeable and thorough of professionals, requires that paperwork be submitted both in a highly accurate and very timely manner.The area of healthcare involving the completion of paperwork outlining patients' billing histories and submission of them to the individual's insurance company for reimbursement is known as 'medical billing'. Within medical billing there exists the practice of 'medical coding' whereby codes are assigned to medical procedures...

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Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA)

 Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Reference Guide is a collection of readings intended to prepare candidates for the CHDA exam. The CHDA credential was created to meet the demands of a health information management (HIM) industry that is increasingly data-driven and data-dependent. Individuals who earn the CHDA designation achieve recognition of their expertise in health data analysis, and validation of their mastery of this domain. Certified Health Data Analyst (CHDA) Reference Guide is the ideal guide for individuals intending to take the CHDA exam, covering the three CHDA domains:Data management Data analytics Data reporting Authors: Susan White, PhD, CHDA, and June E. Bronnert, RHIA, CCS, CCS...

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