Revenue Cycle
A candidate who follows up on claims status and appeals denied claims
What is a collector
ENT, Orthopedic, and Cardiology are examples of
EOB
Someone responsible for welcoming patients, and gathering their information
What is a Check In specialist
a branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the heart
What is Cardiology
Someone who oversees the intake and applies payments to patient accounts
What is a payment poster
Health insurance for anyone 65 years or older
What is Medicare
EMR
What is Electronic Medical Records
Someone who works along side physicians rooming patients and taking vitals
What is a Medical Assistant
a broad field of medicine treating conditions related to the musculoskeletal system. Damage to joints, bones and ligaments falls under this
What is Orthopedics
a hospital claim form
What is a UB-04
Health coverage for someone with limited income and resources
What is Medicaid
EFT
What is Electronic Funds Transfer
Someone responsible for coordinating surgical procedures and assuring that all appropriate parties are available and notified.
What is a surgery scheduler
facilities that specialize in the treatment of patients with serious medical conditions that require care on an ongoing basis but no longer require intensive care or extensive diagnostic procedures
What is LTACH
The process of generating healthcare claims to submit to insurance companies for the purpose of obtaining payment
What is Medical Billing
When a patient stays in the hospital while under treatment
What is Inpatient
COB
What is Coordination of Benefits
Someone who assures that medical staff members maintain current medical licenses to work legally in their field or specialty
What is a Credentialist
specialty within the internal medicine field related to kidney care.
What is Nephrology
Someone responsible for helping patients navigate and understand insurance benefits and financial liability
What is a financial counselor
An institution that electronically transmits different types of medical claims data to insurance carriers
What is a Clearinghouse
CPC
What is Certified Professional Coder
a part of health care that deals with diseases of the male and female urinary tract
What is Urology