Medical Office Administration

Combines instruction and application to help you develop the knowledge and skills that you need to think and respond confidently to the challenges you'll encounter on the job. This book includes procedures to be used with Medisoft Version 18 which allows you to practice the day-to-day activities as if you were in an actual office setting.

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To succeed in today's medical front office, you need a resource that will help you learn not only the principles of medical office administration but also how to apply your factual knowledge to the many complex scenarios that may arise in the medical office environment. Reflecting Brenda Potter's first-hand experience as an active instructor, Medical Office Administration: A Worktext,�3rd Edition combines instruction and application to help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to think critically and respond confidently to the challenges you'll encounter on the job. It includes procedures to be used with Medisoft Version 18 which allows you to practice the day-to-day activities as if you were in an actual office setting. An optional upgrade package is available which includes a Medisoft Version 18 Demo CD (ISBN: 9780323279789).

Engaging worktext format makes it easier to apply what you've learned to the real world, breaking up the content into manageable segments, and providing case studies, critical thinking exercises, role-playing exercises, and collaborative learning activities.
Real-world examples apply important concepts to the medical office setting.
A conversational writing style makes it easier to read and understand the material.
HIPAA Hints ensure that you comply with HIPAA mandates.
UNIQUE! The Diverse Community of Patients chapter addresses the important issue of cultural diversity.
Procedure boxes offer step-by-step instructions on how to perform specific administrative tasks.
Procedure checklists spell out the individual steps required to complete a full range of administrative procedures, and are based on CAAHEP competencies.
Learning objectives show the key points that you are expected to learn in each chapter.



NEW! Medisoft� v18 software allows you to practice common administrative tasks with real-world office management software. Medisoft sold separately.
NEW! Coverage of ICD-10 coding prepares you for the October 2014 transition to ICD-10.
UPDATED EHR coverage applies administrative concepts and procedures to their use within the Electronic Health Record.
NEW electronic procedure checklists on the Evolve companion website measure how well you have mastered procedures.