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Learn how to code correctly and maximize reimbursement with Correct Coding for Medicare, Compliance, and Reimbursement. As Medicare pays a large percentage of health care claims, this valuable resource focuses on helping you develop the critical billing skills to execute correct reimbursement. Once you have mastered the competencies for Medicare, you can easily transfer this knowledge to other insurance programs.

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Correct Coding for Medicare, Compliance, and Reimbursement
by Belinda S. Frisch     Paperback; 416 pages; 2006; ISBN-10: 141801561X

About the Author
Belinda S. Frisch, CPC is a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and is a Certified Professional Coder. She has been a Coding Specialist at Ellis Hopsital for four years. She has been a billing manager and a medical office manager for eight years.


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Facilities can use this reference tool daily to manage the constant changes to Medicare billing and reimbursement. The Uniform Billing Editor (formerly UB-92 Editor) provides detailed, accurate and timely information about Medicare and UB-92/UB-04 billing rules and prepares the user for UB-04 and 837i requirements that will have to be met in the future transition.

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Uniform Billing Editor, Updateable (CD-ROM);
by Ingenix,     Cdr Upd edition; March 30, 2007; ISBN-10: 1563379236

"These are essential resources for your medical records and patient accounts departments. The loose-leaf binders and CD-ROM sets are both completely updateable. You will receive timely and thorough updates."  Pam Pohly's Net Guide

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Exclusive—Instantly know why a code combination will not be paid seperately. Unique Medicare edit icons are included.

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Medicare Correct Coding Guide
by Ingenix     Hardcover; ISBN-10: 1563379503

About the Author: Cathy A. Hopkins
Ms. Hopkins is a technical editor for Ingenix. Ms. Hopkins has more than 15 years of experience in the health care field. Her experience includes six years as an office manager for a large multi-specialty practice. Ms. Hopkins has written several physician coding manuals and newsletters and has taught seminars on CPT®/HCPCS and ICD-9-CM coding. She also serves as technical support for various software products.


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From the publisher:
This compilation of Medicare coverage rules from the 5 Internet Only Manuals (IOMs) keeps users abreast of the latest policies. Our exclusive monthly e-mail alerts aggregate and summarize coverage policy changes.

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Medicare Coverage Sourcebook, 2008 Edition
by The Medical Management Institute; a contexo media company
    Spiral-bound; 2007; ISBN-10: 1583836020


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Notes from The Publisher:
Are you getting tired of searching three or four different books for current information about Medicare? Are you tired of paying hundreds of dollars for books which have some, but not all, of the information you need? Now you can get all the important Medicare compliance information you need in a single, easy-to-use book at a very affordable price.

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Medicare Compliance Manual 2007
by Practice Management Information Corporation,    (Ring-bound); 1200 pg.; 2006; ISBN-10: 157066420X

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"....over 900 pages packed with the information you need to maximize your Medicare reimbursement and protect yourself from audit liability. Packaged in a deluxe ring binder with tab indexes, the Medicare Compliance Manual is divided into four sections..."

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Medicare Compliance For Physicians 2008 (Hardcover)
by James Davis, Practice Management Information Corporation    Hardcover; 2007; ISBN-10: 1570664617

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"....With this comprehensive resource for compliance policy for your office, there is no need to spend hundreds of hours developing your own HIPAA, OSHA, and OIG Compliance plan our experts have done it for you. We have translated the complex government requirements for you in an easy-to-read, indexed book...."

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Medical Office Compliance Handbook, 2008 Edition (Spiral-bound)
by The Medical Management Institute     Spiral-bound; 2007; ISBN-10: 1583835741

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Health Care Fraud and Abuse Compliance Manual
by ASPEN REFERENCE GROUP ,    (Ring-bound); 522 pg.; 1997; ISBN-10: 0834208997


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Notes from the publisher:
Your guide to Medicare's National Level II codes! Organized for efficiency and accuracy, with enhanced icons, detailed illustrations, quick-flip color tabs and dictionary-style headings.

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HCPCS 2008 Level II: Medical National Codes (American Medical Assn)
by American Medical Association    paperback; 380 pg.; Dec. 2007; ISBN-10: 1579479421

Product Description
All HCPCS 2008 codes, modifiers and deleted codes - Includes the most up-to-date information found in the HCPCS, MPFS and OPPS files


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Notes from our office:
When you work with claims to Medicare, you know you need to have the most recent listing of HCPCS codes. This important publication gives Medicare s National Level II codes for DME, drugs and other medical supplies and the mandated changes for 2008. Get all the reimbursement you deserve.

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HCPCS 2008 Level II Professional (Spiral-bound)
by Medical Management Institute     (Spiral-bound); 2007; ISBN-10: 15838355711

Product Description
All 2008 HCPCS Level II codes with official full descriptions, including all deleted codes Full tabular and alphabetical code lists of all valid HCPCS codes and modifiers Symbols denoting specific payment and coverage rules alerting you to drugs and services not reimbursed by Medicare...


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From the publisher:
The new third edition contains updated CMS, third-party payer and AMA modifier guidelines to assist in coding accurately. This edition contains updated CMS, third party payer, and AMA modifier guidelines to assist in coding accurately and avoiding payment delays.

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Coding With Modifers: A Guide to Correct CPT and HCPCS Modifier Usage
by American Medical Association     (Paperback); 300 pages; 2007; ISBN-10: 1579478891

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