Understanding Health Insurance

Michelle Green has been a SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the health information technology department at Mohawk Valley Community College in Utica, New York, since 2017. She was the SUNY Distinguished Teaching Professor in the physical and life sciences department at the State University of New York College of Technology for more than 30 years. She has authored three popular textbooks related to coding, revenue management and health information management. An active member of the American Academy of Professional Coders and American Health Information Management Association, Green has been recognized for her excellence in teaching as well as her significant contributions to the health information management profession. Her numerous accolades include the State University of New York Chancellor's Award for Excellence in Teaching, Alfred State College's Alumni Association Teacher of the Year, Who's Who Among America's Teachers and AHIMA's FORE Triumph Educator Award. In addition, she is a Registered Health Information Administrator, a fellow of the American Health Information Management Association and a Certified Professional Coder. She earned an MPS from Alfred University and a Bachelor of Science from Daemen College.

1. Health Insurance Specialist Career.
2. Introduction to Health Insurance.
3. Managed Health Care.
4. Processing an Insurance Claim.
5. Legal and Regulatory Issues.
6. ICD-10-CM Coding.
7. CPT Coding.
8. HCPCS Level II Coding.
9. CMS Reimbursement Methodologies.
10. Coding for Medical Necessity.
11. Essential CMS-1500 Claim Instructions.
12. Commercial Insurance.
13. Blue Cross Blue Shield.
14. Medicare.
15. Medicaid.
16. TRICARE.
17. Workers? Compensation.
Appendices.
Bibliography.
Glossary.
Index.