Medical Billing Research Paper

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Medical Billing
Arisleidy Feliz
Northern Essex Community College

There are many people that have health insurance, but don’t know that there is a process of translating healthcare services into a billing claim. That’s where medical billers come into place, and they have a big responsibility in their hands. “In order for the practice to receive reimbursement for the service the provider performed, the medical biller has to submit and follow up on the claims with health insurance companies.” ("What is Medical Billing? - AAPC," n.d.) Medical billers have to interpret medical codes, by translating the provider’s diagnosis and treatment made to a patient from his or her medial record. ("Medical Billing Specialist Duties & Billing
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("Medical Billing Specialist Duties & Billing Process - What is Billing?," n.d.) There are many patients that have complaints regarding their bills, and the medical biller needs to identify and solve the problem. Medical billers need to keep all insurance claims confidential, and strictly follow HIPPA guidelines and regulations ("Medical Billing Specialist Duties & Billing Process - What is Billing?," n.d.) Medical billers always need to check if the patient's insurance is still active, and if the patients insurance covers the service provided. ("Medical Billing Specialist Duties & Billing Process - What is Billing?," n.d.) Medical billers need to make sure that the patient’s and health insurance companies are billed correctly. ("What is Medical Billing? - AAPC," n.d.) Medical billers also need to communicate with the physicians, to clarify information they have received from the patient’s medical records. ("What is Medical Billing? - AAPC," n.d.) Medical billers also need to be aware that every insurance company has different policies and …show more content…
The average a medical biller can earn is about $16.34 per hour, or $34,160 per year. ("Job Outlook for Medical Billing and Coding," n.d.) “There is expected to be a high demand of certified medical billers in the next coming years.” ("Medical Billing and Coding Job Outlook and Education Requirements," n.d.) “There is a growth in the aging group that requires more procedures and treatment, which leads to an increase of claims.” ("Medical Billing and Coding Job Outlook and Education Requirements," n.d.) Medical billers can find work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation clinics, and many other healthcare settings. ("Medical Billing Certificate | iHealth@NECC," n.d.) Medical billers are and will always be needed, without medical billers practices won’t receive the reimbursement for the services the physician