Saunders Manual Of Medical Office Management

This remarkably practical resource gives you one-stop access to all of the medical office management techniques you need. You'll find detailed guidance on technical skills like management of appointments and schedules, health insurance billing, and use of office automation systems...as well as advice on personnel management, effective communication, ethical and legal issues, patient confidentiality, and many other issues that are essential to your success. And, you will like how easy this Manual is to use! Samples of consent forms, letters, and procedural policies offer concrete examples for you to follow. "Manager Alerts" point out potential pitfalls and tell you how to avoid them. Helpful "From the Author's Notebook" tips describe the best ways to handle a variety of office problems.

This is a Pageburst digital textbook; the product description may vary from the print textbook. With proven techniques and professional insight, this one-of-a-kind resource is your complete guide to ensuring both effective patient care and sound business practices in the medical facility. From the front office to financial management, each detailed chapter addresses the interpersonal and administrative concerns you'll face in the management of a medical office, accompanied by realistic forms, letters, and procedural policies that help you prepare for on-the-job success. This new edition keeps you up to date on emerging developments in billing and coding, documentation, ethical and legal issues, and technological advances to help you keep your medical office at the forefront of the competitive health care field. Manager's Alert boxes detail measures to help you avoid complications and prevent potential emergencies. From the Expert's Notebook boxes help you build daily decision-making skills with helpful tips, suggestions, and insights drawn from real-world practice. Exercises at the end of each chapter reinforce concepts and help you assess your understanding. Detailed appendices provide fast, easy access to commonly used abbreviations and symbols, Medicare information, helpful websites, and answers to the end-o-f-chapter exercises, as well as a sample procedure and policy manual to guide you in developing your own practices. Written Communication chapter helps you ensure proper communication and documentation in the health care facility. Updated content in the Medical Record chapter familiarizes you with the latest information on the electronic medical record. The updated Billing, Coding, and Collections chapter keeps you up to date with the latest coding and insurance forms (CMS 1500). Coverage of current legal and ethical issues and emerging technology in the medical office keep you apprised of recent developments.

With proven techniques and professional insight, this one-of-a-kind resource is your complete guide to ensuring both effective patient care and sound business practices in the medical facility. From the front office to financial management, each detailed chapter addresses the interpersonal and administrative concerns you’ll face in the management of a medical office, accompanied by realistic forms, letters, and procedural policies that help you prepare for on-the-job success. This new edition keeps you up to date on emerging developments in billing and coding, documentation, ethical and legal issues, and technological advances to help you keep your medical office at the forefront of the competitive health care field. Manager’s Alert boxes detail measures to help you avoid complications and prevent potential emergencies. From the Expert’s Notebook boxes help you build daily decision-making skills with helpful tips, suggestions, and insights drawn from real-world practice. Exercises at the end of each chapter reinforce concepts and help you assess your understanding. Detailed appendices provide fast, easy access to commonly used abbreviations and symbols, Medicare information, helpful websites, and answers to the end-o-f-chapter exercises, as well as a sample procedure and policy manual to guide you in developing your own practices. Written Communication chapter helps you ensure proper communication and documentation in the health care facility. Updated content in the Medical Record chapter familiarizes you with the latest information on the electronic medical record. The updated Billing, Coding, and Collections chapter keeps you up to date with the latest coding and insurance forms (CMS 1500). Coverage of current legal and ethical issues and emerging technology in the medical office keep you apprised of recent developments.

Use the guide that offers concise tips to keep your medical records organized and under control. Get help with record systems, storage/retrieval, coding, transcription, computerization, human resources and legal issues.

UPDATED! Content organized to follow CAHIIM 2018 HIM Associate Degree curriculum competencies, allowing you to study content that matches your credentialing exam. NEW! Updated material fully addresses the newest curriculum competencies with the most contemporary picture of the health care landscape and job market. NEW! Cardinal focus on electronic health record processes in both ambulatory and acute care settings with new screens and images. UPDATED! Revised Statistics and Data Analytics chapter reinforces the role of the HIM professional as a data analyst, and includes introductory material on research methodologies. NEW! RHIT review question engine with custom exam and timer functionalities so you can study for the RHIT exam by category, or create timed mock exams. EXPANDED! Additional application exercises offer more opportunities to strengthen your understanding. UNIQUE! New Bloom’s-level Competency Milestone features assure instructors of your mastery of all competencies. NEW and UPDATED! Expanded coding and reimbursement content with hands-on exercises. NEW! Ethics Challenge and Critical Thinking exercises assess your learning. EXPANDED! Additional photos and images visually demonstrate HIM concepts and real-life scenarios.

From personnel management to financial administration, this one-of-a-kind resource offers proven techniques and ready-to-implement strategies for running the medical office. Practical discussions focus on interpersonal and legal aspects of patient care, as well as on sound business practices. Samples of consent forms, letters, and procedural policies offer concrete examples to follow. Manager's Alert boxes point out potential pitfalls and give specific, real-world advice on how to avoid them. Helpful tips From the Expert's Notebook describe the best way to handle a variety of office problems. Based on the author's more than 30 years of experience in managing and consulting with medical offices, Saunders Textbook of Medical Office Management, 2nd Edition helps you fulfill all of your responsibilities with excellence! Book jacket.