{"product_id":"health-insurance-today-paperback-9780323655538","title":"Health Insurance Today (Paperback \/ softback) 9780323655538","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eHealth Insurance Today\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster the complexities of today’s health insurance with this easy-to-understand guide\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJanet I. Beik (Author), Julie Pepper (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780323655538, Elsevier Health Sciences\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 12 November 2020\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e520 pages, 210 illustrations (210 in full color)\u003cbr\u003e27.6 x 21.5 x 3.2 cm, 1.02 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eMaster the complexities of health insurance with this easy-to-understand guide! \u003cb\u003eHealth Insurance Today: A Practical Approach, 7th Edition \u003c\/b\u003eprovides a solid foundation in basics such as the types and sources of health insurance, the submission of claims, and the ethical and legal issues surrounding insurance. It follows the claims process from billing and coding to reimbursement procedures, with realistic practice on the Evolve website. This edition adds coverage of the latest advances and issues in health insurance, including EHRs, Medicare, and other types of carriers. Written by Medical Assisting educators Janet Beik and Julie Pepper, this resource prepares you for a successful career as a health insurance professional.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003ci\u003eWhat Did You Learn?\u003c\/i\u003e review questions, \u003ci\u003eImagine This!\u003c\/i\u003e scenarios, and \u003ci\u003eStop and Think\u003c\/i\u003e exercises \u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003eensure that you understand the material, can apply it to real-life situations, and develop critical thinking skills. \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eClear, attainable learning objectives\u003c\/b\u003e highlight the most important information in each chapter.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eCMS-1500 software with case studies on the Evolve companion website \u003c\/b\u003eprovides hands-on practice with filling in a CMS-1500 form electronically.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eUB-04 software with case studies on Evolve\u003c\/b\u003e provides hands-on practice with filling in UB-04 forms electronically.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eUNIQUE!\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eSimChart\u003c\/b\u003e\u003csup\u003e®\u003c\/sup\u003e\u003cb\u003e for the Medical Office (SCMO) cases on Evolve\u003c\/b\u003e give you real-world practice in an EHR environment.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eHIPAA Tips\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e emphasize the importance of privacy and of following government rules and regulations.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eDirect, conversational writing style\u003c\/b\u003e makes it easier to learn and remember the material.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eEnd-of-chapter summaries\u003c\/b\u003e relate to the chapter-opening learning objectives, provide a thorough review of key content, and allow you to quickly find information for further review.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eChapter review questions on Evolve\u003c\/b\u003e help you assess your comprehension of key concepts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cb\u003e \u003cli\u003eNEW and UNIQUE!\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003ePatient’s Point of View\u003c\/i\u003e boxes\u003c\/b\u003e enable you to imagine yourself on the other side of the desk.  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW and UNIQUE! Opening and closing chapter scenarios\u003c\/b\u003e present on-the-job challenges that must be resolved using critical thinking skills.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! End-of-chapter review questions\u003c\/b\u003e ensure that you can understand and apply the material.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Clear explanations \u003c\/b\u003eshow how electronic technology is used in patient verification, electronic claims, and claims follow-up.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Coverage of the Affordable Care Act\u003c\/b\u003e introduces new and innovative ways that modifications to the ACA allow people to acquire healthcare coverage.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated information\u003c\/b\u003e addresses all health insurance topics, including key topics like Medicare and Electronic Health Records.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! More emphasis on electronic claims submission\u003c\/b\u003e has been added.\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eNEW! Updated figures, graphs, and tables\u003c\/b\u003e summarize the latest health insurance information.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eUnit 1: Building a Foundation\u003c\/b\u003e 1. The Origins of Health Insurance  2. Tools of the Trade: A Career as a Health (Medical) Insurance Professional 3. The Legal and Ethical Side of Medical Insurance 4. Types and Sources of Health Insurance \u003cb\u003eUnit 2: Health Insurance Basics \u003c\/b\u003e5. Claim Submission Methods  6. Traditional Fee-for-Service\/Private Plans 7. Unraveling the Mysteries of Managed Care 8. Understanding Medicaid 9. Conquering Medicare’s Challenges  10. Military Carriers 11. Miscellaneous Carriers: Workers’ Compensation and Disability Insurance \u003cb\u003eUnit 3: Cracking the Codes \u003c\/b\u003e12. Diagnostic Coding  13. Procedural, Evaluation and Management, and HCPCS Coding \u003cb\u003eUnit 4: The Claims Process \u003c\/b\u003e14. The Patient 15. Keys to Successful Claims Management \u003cb\u003eUnit 5: Advanced Application \u003c\/b\u003e16. The Role of Computers in Health Insurance 17. Reimbursement Procedures: Getting Paid 18. 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