<p>The first textbook that helps HIM professionals and students understand the differences between the UB-04 and the UB-92 and provides a global view of how the billing function should work in conjunction with the coding department. The Handbook provides accurate and timely information about the UB-04 and explains how and why ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS code conventions must be integrated with UB-04, HCFA-1450 and CMS-1450 billing conventions. The book can be used to teach an individual how to complete a facility UB-04 billing form, and contains vignettes that explain the billing office process, its components and reporting nuances. It will help HIM staff understand that coding conventions for billing are as important as ICD-9 coding conventions when sending a claim to an insurance company or payer and ensure that members of other departments (e.g., accounting, admitting, quality management) understand how their indispensable contributions to the revenue cycle must be translated by billers to fit changing UB-04 Form Locator codes.The book contains an overview of basic payment methodologies, plus 65 quizzes that can be used for self-testing, for performance evaluations or classwork assignments.</p>

UB-04 Handbook for Hospital Billing, with Answer Key: A Reference and Training Tool for Efficient Operations in Health Care Facilities

Science & Math

Claudia Birkenshaw

Technology

American Hospital Association

Ub-04 Handbook for Hospital Billing, Without Answer Key: A Reference and Training Tool for Efficient Operations in Health Care Facilities

<p>Provides critical UB-04 training and serves as a reference for coders, billers, auditors, and accounting staff who have the responsibility for preparing and reviewing accurate documents for claims submission. The Handbook can reduce revenue loss and speed up claims processing to payers by increasing the level of knowledge between coders, billers and everyone else involved in the revenue cycle. It teaches individuals how to complete a facility UB-04 billing form, and contains vignettes that explain the billing office process, its components and reporting nuances. Readers who follow the identified steps can significantly reduce the data rework on print and electronic form submissions and increase the speed and acceptance of claims. Hospitals and other care providers can maximize claim processing performance and revenue recovery and improve their revenue cycle.</p>

Handbook for Hospital Billing, Without Answer Key, Print Edition: A Reference and Training Tool for the UB-04 Manual

Medical Books

Administration & Medicine Economics

Aha Services

Handbook for Hospital Billing with Answer Key: A Reference and Training Tool for the Ub-04 Manual

Reference

AHA! Press

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