Private Insurance Billing Job Aids

 

Orientation and front office

Introduction to Private Insurance Terminology
► Glossary of Health Coverage and Medical Terms

Researching Private Insurers
► Sample Clinic Insurance Survey
► Evaluating Your Survey Results

A Primer on In-Network and Out-of-Network Health Plans
► In-Network vs. Out-of-Network Benefits

Verifying Patient Insurance
► Verifying Private Insurance
► Private Insurance: Calling vs. Online Verification
► Sample Insurance Status Log Sheet

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Contracting

Private Insurance Contracting
► Private Insurance Contracting: Getting Started
► Sample Insurance Contracting Log Sheet
► Sample Letter of Intent
► Private Insurance Documents Checklist
► How to Put Together Your Insurance Folder
► Talking to a Private Insurance Contracting Representative
► Private Insurance Contract Implementation

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Billing Resources

Introduction to Clearinghouses
► A Primer on Medical Claims Clearinghouses

Billing Private Insurance
► Sample Private Insurance Billing Form
► Your Guide to Medical Code Books
► Billing Checklist

Managing Outstanding Insurance Claims
► Account Receivable Report Tips
► Your Accounts Receivable Checklist