Download or read book Take Your Medical Billing Business to the Next Level written by Alice Scott and published by . This book was released on 2008-03-05 with total page 44 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Are you ready to expand your medical billing business - to take on more business or hire an employee? Here are the secrets we've learned in the last 14 years from starting our own medical billing business to currently billing for over fifty providers. Many of us start out our medical billing businesses part time and keep our "real" jobs. If you are one of those and now ready to quit your job and go full time into your medical billing business, this book is for you.You will find:* How to go about expanding your business* How to put systems in place so it will work* The costs of expansion* Work space and equipment* Hiring Employees* Training Employees* Preparation for growth* Goal setting* Marketing your business* Evaluating your current business* Evaluating your fees* Handling Challenges* Work space and equipment

Download or read book Setting Up Your Medical Billing Business written by Merlin B. Coslick and published by Electronic Medical Billing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 286 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Medical Billing Home Based Business written by Merlin B. Coslick and published by Electronic Medical Billing. This book was released on 1998 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book 12 Marketing Strategies to Grow Your Medical Billing Business written by Alice Scott and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2002-08-15 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book was written for those who have started their own medical billing business and need some ideas for getting new clients. If you've got your business started, but lack enough clients to bring in enough money, you need this book. This revised September 2007 edition is 58 pages and actually contains 13 new marketing strategies to get your business started. We added one whole new chapter on building a website and added our newest techniques to this edition. We include phone scripts and letters that we have used and you too can use in marketing. We explain what worked best for us in our situation and how to chose what method will work best for you.

Download or read book Medical Billing N Coding Q A written by Lisa Lambert and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-13 with total page 122 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a book for questions about what medical coding and medical billing is, how to start your own business as a medical coder at home or even a medical biller. The book tutors' students to pass the AAPC CPC exam. The book also has full course information. The sessions include Medical Billing, Coding, Medical Terminology, body systems, definitions and a host of surgical descriptions. The book also has testing techniques along with pictures to give you an idea of what the field is about. The class is about motivation and helping people achieve their goals. The book has a huge amount of answers for people who are wanting to grow into the next level of Medical Billing and Coding or just for people who are at home who want to learn about medical coding and billing as a profession and how they can learn the skill. This book is an informational tool for those who want many questions answered about billing and coding. The awesome thing that stands out in this book is that you can ask the author questions live if the reader does not see something that they may have a question about they can email the author or via phone contact. The reader can also contact the instructor through the class to ask questions this is all free. The book is designed to educate and inform new students and prior students on how to take the billing and coding to the next level. All the stories and summaries in the book are real-life experiences. The book introduces a class session that can be taken at the pace of the student, whether you are working full time or part-time a schedule will be prepared for the student to accomplish their goal. Most importantly information on passing the CPC (certified professional coder exam) this exam is given through AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders) it is one of the most important exams a student will take. The fun of just mastering a skill and knowing how well you are in it and how you can perform the task is a plus in the billing and coding world. Being certified will set you apart from the uncertified you will have more of an opportunity to excel in the field either working at home or in a medical facility. You and I will take this journey together. If your home and watching television just trying to figure out what to do, what is next, what career should you do, this is the one for you. Read the book all those questions you had will be answered. In this book, you will see motivation, inspiration, and transformation.

Download or read book The Medical Billing Home Business Bible written by Paul G. Hackett and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2010-04-16 with total page 178 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Gives... definitive answers to all the questions you have and the questions you didn't know you should be asking such as... 1) Is the home based medical billing market saturated? 2) Can I start this business without any prior healthcare experience? 3) What will it really cost me to start a work from home medical billing career? 4) How long will it take me to get up and running? 5) How much money can I expect to make as a home based medical biller? 6) How do I correctly set up my business entity in the eyes of the law? 7) What is HIPAA and how does it impact me as a medical biller? 8) How do I choose the best medical billing training courses? 9) How do I evaluate and choose the best clearinghouse for my business? 10) Where do I go to download medical billing software demo's? 11) What 3 medical billing services at a minimum should I offer to potential clients? 12) How much should I charge clients for my services? 13) Where will I find the contact information of physicians so I can market my services to them? 14) What must I do and say to convince doctors and their staff to secure their business? 15) What kinds of paperwork will I need to bring on an interview to ensure the signing process goes smoothly?

Download or read book How to Open Operate a Financially Successful Medical Billing Service written by Laura Gater and published by Atlantic Publishing Company. This book was released on 2010 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Book & CD-ROM. If you are detail-oriented, want to be your own boss, and would like to act on the behalf of physicians all over the country, the medical billing service business could be a right fit for you. Whether you will be operating out of your home or you are looking to buy or rent office space, this book can help you with a wealth of start-up information, from how to form and name your business to deciding if this will be a joint venture or if you would rather work solo. Valuable information on forming a Partnership, LLC, Corporation, or becoming a Sole Proprietor, the four types of business formation, is included, as well as the legal implications of each. A complete list of all of the start-up equipment that you will need is provided, as well as a sample budgeting sheet to allow you to gauge start-up costs. You will learn about potential risks that you take in opening a medical billing service and why it is important to have business insurance. You will find information on the operations side of running your business from filling medical billing claims to receiving payments, along with privacy information that you will need to know such as HIPPA. Included is a glossary with all of the medical billing terms that you will need in order to knowledgeably run your business, alongside a complete listing of procedural codes and a directory of insurance carriers. You will learn about each of the covered services in the medical field, along with other major medical industries such as, psychiatric, dental, durable medical equipment, and pharmacy. This complete manual will arm you with everything you need, including sample business forms; contracts; worksheets and checklists for planning, opening, and running day-to-day operations; lists; plans and layouts; and dozens of other valuable, timesaving tools of the trade that no business owner should be without. A special chapter on the different types of billing software that you should buy is included, as well as how much it will cost you and how to set up and use the software to save time and money. While providing detailed instruction and examples, the author leads you through every detail that will bring success. You will learn how to draw up a winning business plan (the companion CD-ROM has the actual business plan you can use in Microsoft Word) and about basic cost control systems, copyright and trademark issues, branding, management, legal concerns, sales and marketing techniques, and pricing formulas. You will learn how to hire and keep a qualified professional staff, how to meet IRS requirements, how to manage and train employees, how to generate high profile public relations and publicity, and how to implement low cost internal marketing ideas. You will learn how to build your business by using low and no cost ways to satisfy customers, as well as ways to increase sales, have customers refer others to you, and thousands of great tips and useful guidelines.

Download or read book Start Your Own Medical Claims Billing Service written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LAUNCH A CAREER IN MEDICAL CLAIMS BILLING The market for medical claim billers is growing exponentially. With legions of providers and an ever-expanding patient pool, health-care industry spending is expected to grow by 5.8 percent each year through 2024. By then, health-care spending will total $5.43 trillion and account for 19.6 percent of the gross domestic product. So let there be no doubt: Health care is big business and its growth shows no signs of slowing. This makes it the perfect time to start your own medical claims billing service.

Download or read book Medical Claims Billing Service written by The Staff of Entrepreneur Media and published by Entrepreneur Press. This book was released on 2016-09-19 with total page 984 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: LAUNCH A CAREER IN MEDICAL CLAIMS BILLING The market for medical claim billers is growing exponentially. With legions of providers and an ever-expanding patient pool, health-care industry spending is expected to grow by 5.8 percent each year through 2024. By then, health-care spending will total $5.43 trillion and account for 19.6 percent of the gross domestic product. So let there be no doubt: Health care is big business and its growth shows no signs of slowing. This makes it the perfect time to start your own medical claims billing service.

Download or read book Handling the Medical Claim written by Catherine Cochran and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2012-09-25 with total page 243 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: When a doctor sees a patient, how does the doctor’s office get paid? If a claim for a service or procedure provided is denied, how does the doctor’s office get the patient’s insurance company to pay? Handling the Medical Claim: An 8-Step Guide on "How To" Correct and Resolve Claim Issues explains—from beginning to end—how to bill and collect on claims for services provided in a physician’s office. Focusing on the CMS-1500 claim form, the book explains how to prepare and file the form to submit charges to patients’ insurance companies. Written by a medical billing specialist experienced in handling medical claims and denials on both the provider and insurer sides of the business, this step-by-step guide begins by covering some basic good practice management skills. Next, it outlines each department’s specific duties based on the each department’s responsibilities for specific parts of the claim. In addition to learning how to submit and resolve claims that cannot be processed or are denied, readers will learn how to: Enter data in the doctor’s schedule, including appointment types Gather patient data from medical records Register patients, including patient information, guarantor, and policyholder and insurance information Input information about the appointment and diagnosis Use the different types of coding systems used for billing charges Understand the claim cycle, determine reimbursement, and apply payment Obtain patient and insurance information Appeal a denied claim and handle patient balances The book includes case examples and step-by-step guidance for resolving claim issues that could arise—including how to determine what part of the chapter you can find your answer and how to link your findings to the box number on the claim form to which the problem pertains. Highlighting opportunities for increasing revenue, it includes an overview of the revenue cycle and the importance of keeping cash flow moving. Packed with forms, charts, and illustrative examples, the text supplies the tools and understanding you’ll need to manage billing and collection in any physician’s office or clinical department.

Download or read book How to Start Your Own Medical Billing Service written by Gina Thatcher and published by CreateSpace. This book was released on 2013-07-03 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Looking for a new career? Want to be self-employed? Want to start a business with little overhead? Then stop searching, this is the book you want to read! This book takes you step by step through the process of starting your own medical billing service from your home. The world of medical billing is an ever changing one. Policies and procedures are constantly being updated. In this book I will teach you how to stay on top of them. Medical providers and their staff do not have the time or resources to keep up with insurance companies and their seemingly constant policy changes. Many medical providers outsource to professional medical billing services, like the one I will teach you to be. This book will take you step by step to start your medical billing service. Including all the tools you need to get started, how to market a provider, writing a professional contract, determining your fees, and choosing software. I also share my secrets of medical insurance companies and patient collections with you. Throughout the book I discuss additional services you can offer to generate even more income for your medical billing service. You can and will be successful!

Download or read book Medical Billing Secrets written by Electronic Medical Billing Network of America, Incorporated and published by Electronic Medical Billing. This book was released on 2001-12 with total page 274 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Business Techniques - Business/Economics/Finance.

Download or read book The Art of Marketing Your Medical Billing Business written by Tamara Peart Merced and published by Independently Published. This book was released on 2023-01-30 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: MAXIMIZE YOUR REVENUE AND STREAMLINE YOUR MEDICAL BILLING BUSINESS WITH THE ART OF MARKETING YOUR MEDICAL BILLING BUSINESS. ORDER NOW!!! ABOUT THE BOOK The medical billing industry plays a crucial role in the healthcare industry by ensuring that medical providers are properly compensated for the services they provide. Medical billers are responsible for submitting claims to insurance companies and other payers on behalf of healthcare providers and for following up on any unpaid or denied claims. First, it can help medical billing businesses attract new clients and grow their businesses. This is especially important in a competitive market. By marketing their services, they can differentiate themselves from their competitors. In addition to attracting new clients, marketing can help medical billing businesses retain their existing clients and build long-term relationships. By regularly communicating with clients and promoting the value of their services, medical billing businesses can foster a sense of trust and loyalty with their clients. Marketing can also help medical billing businesses stay up-to-date with industry trends and changes, which is important in a constantly evolving industry. By staying informed and engaging with their target market through marketing efforts, medical billing businesses can better understand the needs and preferences of their clients and adapt their services accordingly. The purpose of this book is to provide you with a comprehensive guide to marketing your medical billing business. It is intended for individuals who are starting or running a medical billing business and want to learn effective strategies for promoting and growing their business. You can expect to learn a variety of tips and tricks for marketing your medical billing business, including: Developing your marketing process Preparing yourself by getting rid of fear and impostor syndrome that drain your marketing energy Positioning your business through marketing channels Presenting your business and showing up when and where you need to Networking and building relationships Utilizing online marketing tools and techniques And closing medical billing deals. Overall, the book aims to help you effectively market your medical billing business and succeed in an increasingly competitive industry. _______________________________________________________________________________________________ ABOUT THE AUTHOR Tamara Peart Merced is a certified Medical Billing Consultant with over 15 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She is the founder of Merced Consulting, an outfit dedicated to mentoring medical billers in stepping up their sales and marketing game, and AGT Medical Billing Solutions. She helps clinics, private practices, and other healthcare providers optimize their billing processes and increase revenue. Tamara is also a sought-after speaker and presenter at industry conferences and events, known for her informative Instagram presentations. Her expert knowledge helps healthcare providers navigate the industry's complex billing processes and regulations. Tamara is a certified nurse, a recognized participant at Tamarac University, Florida, and a recipient of the Jim Moran Institute for Global Entrepreneurship Small Business Executive Program at Florida State University. She is dedicated to helping healthcare providers succeed.

Download or read book Medical Billing and Collections Training Workbook Journal written by Medical Gurus and published by . This book was released on 2020-01-05 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is a great MEDICAL BILLING, Collections, and Revenue Cycle Workbook or Journal for you or your office staff to utilize while contacting Insurance Carriers for Medical Claim Status. Whether you are checking claim status via phone calls or online, this is a fabulous journal tool to have at hand and on your desks. Great for contacting COMMERCIAL carriers [such as BCBS, UHC, etc], Medicare, Medicaid, and work comp. This is a great checklist that can be utilized to make certain that all pertinent claim status questions are answered by insurance representatives so that accounts can be moved forward to the next level in the healthcare provider's revenue cycle appropriately and efficiently. This training journal/workbook contains as follows; Claim status prompt fields [such as claim number, policy number, etc] Notes field for jotting down statuses of accounts Provider information spaces [such as NPI and TAX ID fields] Patient demographic fields Guarantor info Glossy cover 8.5" x 11" 174 pages Great for training Great for seasoned employees Utilize this journal by entering patient and provider details prior to contacting insurance carriers. Insurance customer service reps greatly appreciate it when we are prepared before calling. This also allows for more smoother and productive insurance claim status phone calls and which trims down waisted time. Remember, to take control of the claim status phone call, utilize this journal as a guide before, during, and after insurance call, and then bring in the cash.

Download or read book The Medical Entrepreneur written by Steven M. Hacker and published by Nano 2 Business Press. This book was released on 2010 with total page 126 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "A comprehensive primer on the business skills essential for physicians."- Kirkus Reviews"A doctors' guide to entrepreneurship..."- Kirkus ReviewsThis is the new third edition (2015-2016) of the most popular business and practice management book for physicians, medical students and medical residents. Thousands of doctors and entrepreneurs have bought this book before joining a group or starting their own practice or entrepreneurial venture. The brand new third edition contains NEW FORMATTING AND NEW MATERIAL for the same low price as past editions. This third edition includes a bonus section to help entrepreneurs and doctors source out specific vendors' and their products and services to get a jumpstart on your business or medical practice. WARNING AND ADVICE for Doctors & Medical students and entrepreneurs: BEFORE JOINING A GROUP PRACTICE OR STARTING A NEW BUSINESS, DO NOT SIGN ANY CONTRACTS UNTIL YOU HAVE FINISHED READING THIS BOOK.This book is written to help doctors, medical residents, medical students, and physicians in private practice and academia avoid costly business mistakes in their post medical school career. It is uniquely written from the perspective of a successful physician entrepreneur. Busy doctors with little time can quickly access critical cost saving information when joining or starting a private practice. Topics include everything from how to set up a practice, sign a contract with another group, hire another doctor, contract with insurance companies, understand health regulations including the HITECH stimulus act, how to qualify to receive stimulus funds, billing in the office, hiring and firing personnel, picking a location, obtaining hospital privileges, applying for the required licenses, electronic health records, practice management software, health technology in the office, how to protect your estate, liability issues, marketing and public relations, design of the medical office and more. Also written for the physician entrepreneur, the book explains how to raise capital, term sheets, understanding venture capital, board of directors, incorporation election issues, how to understand financials, balance sheets, negotiations, hiring the management team, how to take an idea and turn it into an operating business, how to protect your intellectual property, copyrights, trademarks, patents, customer acquisition and how to deal with a business when things go wrong. The book covers much more and includes expert "stat consults" or opinions from corporate attorneys, intellectual property attorneys, board certified health care attorneys and estate attorneys.

Download or read book Model Rules of Professional Conduct written by American Bar Association. House of Delegates and published by American Bar Association. This book was released on 2007 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Model Rules of Professional Conduct provides an up-to-date resource for information on legal ethics. Federal, state and local courts in all jurisdictions look to the Rules for guidance in solving lawyer malpractice cases, disciplinary actions, disqualification issues, sanctions questions and much more. In this volume, black-letter Rules of Professional Conduct are followed by numbered Comments that explain each Rule's purpose and provide suggestions for its practical application. The Rules will help you identify proper conduct in a variety of given situations, review those instances where discretionary action is possible, and define the nature of the relationship between you and your clients, colleagues and the courts.

Download or read book Making Nutrition Your Business written by Faye Berger Mitchell and published by American Dietetic Associati. This book was released on 2011 with total page 281 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is an essential resource for any dietetics professional considering a switch to private practice, consulting, writing, or speaking. This book discusses what it takes to go solo, how to structure your business, money management essentials, office space tips, how to use technology to rev up your practice, marketing ideas that will get you noticed, and more.