The basics of Medical Billing
Medical billers are responsible for the timely submission of technical or professional medical claims to insurance companies, including doctor's offices, hospitals , nursing homes, or other health care facilities. In a hospital setting , medical billers perform different functions than medical billers working in other settings. Understanding the basics of health insurance plans enables the medical office staff to effectively communicate with patients regarding their health insurance benefits and discuss the details of patient accounts with representatives of the insurance companies. Medical billing services The medical billing process Patient Registration - During the patient registration process, patient demographic information is entered, including insurance payer, policy number, and other information necessary to process a clean claim. Insurance Eligibility and Verification - Because insurance information can change at any time, e...