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<title><![CDATA[2 Factors That Can Affect the Salary of a Medical Biller and Coder]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Medical billing and coding involves billing and collecting of payments for the health services being rendered. A medical biller makes sure that all billable charges are properly billed to the appropriate entity and the health provider will be paid for the services they provided. Because of its roles, this profession is an important part of the team in the health care industry.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Ways to Help You Get Hired As a Medical Biller and Coder]]></title>
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<description><![CDATA[Medical billing and coding are two different processes. Nevertheless, they are interdependent. For that reason, these two processes can be performed by only one individual.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Social Networking Can Be A Danger For Physicians]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:30 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[An emergency room physician in Rhode Island lost her privileges due to her posting some notable cases on Facebook in which she never used the patients name or ages. To the hospital's and physicians dismay "unauthorized third parties" were able to determine a patient's identity from the post online. When the physician learned of this, she immediately deleted the account. The hospital determined th<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How Does Cancer Insurance Pay?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:30 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Cancer insurance is designed to be used with a comprehensive health insurance policy. It pays the policy holder in a lump sum once a doctor has confirmed a positive diagnosis. The benefits can be used in a variety of ways to help defer the cost of treatment.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[When Incorrect Medical Bills Just Won't Go Away]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:30 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[There are a lot of situations in which even those with medical insurance or coverage can still rack up extremely high medical bills totaling thousands and thousands of dollars, much more than most families can afford to pay, even over a number of years. But it's not always the actual cost of medical care that drives households into medical debt. In a lot of cases, the bills aren't even correct.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Tired Of Fighting Restless Leg Syndrome]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:25 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Many people suffer from lower leg pain without even realizing what the real cause of the pain may be. It is normal to perceive any lower leg pain as signs of stress on the muscles or temporary fatigue. However, if your lower leg pain or restless legs seems to be erratic and it prevents you from getting sound sleep at night then it is not merely a case of physical stress. This article help address<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Pharmacy Reviews and The Web Pharmacy Industry]]></title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 May 2012 16:42:25 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Online drugstore reviews can be quite beneficial for individuals who need to get a proper picture of precisely how a specified online pharmacy might deal with business. Nevertheless, pharmacy reviews shouldn't be the only things that somebody should consider when identifying if an internet site is reputable.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Federal Agencies Change Rules for Handling Medicare Claims]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 08:59:22 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Medicare's PECOS aids physicians by creating a record of who has authority to use their provider identification number. Doctors are reminded that they need to know who is using their number to bill for Medicare services to mitigate fraud.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Are Physicians Earning What They Deserve?]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 08:59:22 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[physicals are starting to wonder if they are earning what they deserve. A study was done by the internet site Medscape which received over 15,000 responses from doctors from 22 different specialties to hear what these physicians have to say.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Things To Consider When Using An Outside Billing Service]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 08:59:22 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[It's very common for physicians that have a small private practice to a mid-sized group of physicians to feel overwhelmed by paperwork in order to process their billing. Many physicians now are considering using an outside billing service to handle all of their claims. It's good to make sure the person or company you decide to hire has a back-up system and can also handle your billing in a timely<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Medical Bill Help: Compare Healthcare Costs Before Proceeding With Treatment]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 08:59:21 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The costs of medical and health care services have been rising steadily for many years, and American consumers are feeling the pinch in a big way. Many American individuals and families are now facing extremely high medical debts, some of them for fairly routine or minor health care procedures or treatments. What can you do?<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Handling Revenue Cycles: Pre-Emptive Responses for Denials]]></title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 May 2012 08:59:21 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The key to managing your revenue cycle well is to understand the challenges that you face and the ways that you can create good solutions to those challenges. Bringing a more attentive eye to in-house account handling often helps doctors come up with ways to make their daily practices more efficient.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[A Brief Guide on Documentation and Coding]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:37 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[A provider has the responsibility for making sure that the correct level of service was provided and the proper code was used for billing. This duty cannot be passed on to someone else. The physician provided the service, they have to decide what to bill. They know better than anyone what services were provided.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Filling in a Disability Application]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:37 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[It is sadly no surprise to any one these days how much it costs to pay for health insurance. While a lot of strides have been made toward correcting the problem of health insurance and how it is provided by employers to employees, the issue is nowhere near from over.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[6 Reasons to Think About SSI Disability]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:37 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[If you or someone you know has an interest in SSI disability, there are a great deal of things that need to be taken into consideration. Indeed, SSI disability is something that should always have a great deal of thought put into it for best results.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[How To Handle A Bounced Check From A Patient]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:37 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[More and more patients are bouncing checks more than ever because of the economic situation. It's really important to focus on prevention and also to have a plan in place if you do receive a bounced check.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Medical Billings New 5010 HIPPA Version]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:37 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[The newest changes to impact Medical Billing is the implementation of the version 5010. As we rang in the new year we rang in new laws, January 1, 2012 marks the deadline for the new version of the HIPAA transactions. Clearinghouse users need to know if they are compliant or not.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[What Individuals Should Know About Night Sweats Treatments]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:32 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Basic information about night sweats treatments is important. Such conditions can be indicative of body changes and reactions.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[The Most Adequate Types of Night Sweats Treatments]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:32 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[he trouble of Night sweats troubles most women who suffer from the stage of menopause. However, it is impossible to lay down a permanent and hard and fast treatment pattern for all of them as the intensity and frequency of this problem varies for everyone.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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<title><![CDATA[Learn About Night Sweats Treatments]]></title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 02 May 2012 11:34:32 CDT</pubDate>
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<description><![CDATA[Often night sweats is not taken seriously. We should not always ignore this excessive sweating, as it can be a result of some medicinal condition.<br/><br/>1 Vote(s) ]]></description>
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