Saturday, January 1, 2011

What is Medical Billing?

What is Medical Billing?

Medical billing is the process of sending invoices to insurance companies and collecting monies owed to medical professionals for the services provided to their patients.  It is a specialized bookkeeping process utilizing the unique codes and diagnosis information assigned to these patients.  There are customized software packages and required universal billing forms available to streamline this process.   Medical billing encompasses far more than just the traditional physicians offices.  With new practitioners starting up every day, the possibilities are limitless.  Chiropractic, physical therapy, ambulance, dental, psychiatry, psychology, rehab therapy, nursing facilities, and a host of other practitioners all require specialized billing to collect from insurance companies the monies that they charge.
This blog will cover all aspects of medical billing.  We will delve into what it takes to run a business of this type, how much it will cost, exactly what you will need to know, and how to get started.  If you have ever been interested in pursuing a career in this fast-paced and ever-changing field, then stay tuned.  There is a lot of information to come.

Lori Sinclair
Author, Medical Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement
How to Run Your Own Home Medical Billing Service
Annotation Press
Copyright 2007, 2009

Medical Billing, Coding, and Reimbursement Supplemental Workbook
Sinclair Publications, 2007, 2009

Both available on http://www.amazon.com/ 
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