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HCPCS Codes, not hicpic
You submit a claim using HCPCS Level II codes.
To find out the errors on a hospital bill by the CPT codes by using the ICD or other medical coding books.
The coding system to bill durable medical equipment is called the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System better known in the industry as HCPCS (think hics-pics) it consists of a letter and four numbers. Each code represents a particular piece of equipment or supply. The letter generally represents a category, B codes are used for enteral nutrition & supplies, E codes for most of the home equipment such as hospital beds, wheelchairs, walkers, etc.. When you bill medical equipment you also use ICD-9 codes or diagnosis codes. The ICD-9 code should represent a diagnosis that supports medical necessity for the equipment that is supplied to the customer.
No. The billing codes for medical and dental are completely separate. Dental codes beginning with the letter D and are followed by 4 or more numbers. eg. D1110 for an adult prophy/cleaning Dentists are only allowed to bill for dental treatment with dental codes and not allowed to use medical codes. Billing with a medical code while performing a dental procedure for which a dental code exists is considered insurance fraud and punishable by law.
too much, the average medical bill is too much!
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== == no they can not do so for a medical bill.
The medical bill refers to the actual amount of a given medical facility . The medical bill s usually based on the types of services that one receives in a given facility.
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Medical billers take the coded medical record, and bill the insurance company. Medical billers work in doctors' offices, clinics, and hospitals. It is possible for a medical biller to work at home as well. If you enjoy working in front of a computer, data entry, and keeping up with the latest health insurance rules and regulations, then this would be a great career choice for you.