What is Medical Billing and Coding?Medical billers and medical coders are a crucial part of the medical billing process. Each time a patient seeks the care or treatment of a physician, the provider of the care must document which services were performed. Each service is assigned a specific code by the insurance company. Before an insurance claim can be processed, a medical coder looks at the report that documents those medical services and...more
No one is in a position to judge a woman who has been through the trauma of a medically necessary mastectomy. Often the best-and sometimes the only-way to rid the body of cancer and prevent it from returning, a mastectomy can have traumatic ramifications for a woman's self esteem. In these cases, immediate breast reconstruction is often chosen as a way to regain some sense of normalcy following a very damaging event. If you're in the position of...more
Medicare originally is understood to be Part A, which is hospital insurance and Part B, which is medical insurance. This original coverage allows for many but not every medical or health related service and supply. There is insurance available, called Medigap or Medicare Supplemental Insurance that covers expenses that are not covered under the general Medicare Part A and Part B. This includes things such as copayments, coinsurances, deductibles and expenses when traveling outside of the United States. Believe it or not the out of pocket expenses can add up very quickly and before you know it you could have easily paid the monthly premium of a Medicare Supplement Plan.Many Medicare participants dont understand exactly how Medicare and Medigap work together. First it should be understood that when you do choose a Medigap policy, Medicare will still pay their approved share upfront and then the Medigap policy pays its share of the cost. It is best to understand that Medigap policies are sold by private insurance companies. The policy itself is the same no matter who sells it however the cost to participants might change. When you buy Medigap Plan G at one insurance company is the...more
If you feel that medical health insurance is just too complicated, you can always seek the services of an insurance policy agent. An insurance broker can help you in locating the best attainable health care insurance using a fair price tag. A broker may also be intimately informed about the regulations and requirements of the express. Ahead of...more
Have you been the top of your family, if so you then get a family an excellent medical insurance coverage, there are lots of kinds of medical health insurance available available to choose from, that may protect you and your family. It is essential is usually to choose the one that will suite your needs as well as your needs also. It's very...more
Asian economies are expected to fully recover from effects of the global recession, with the medical tourism and retirement sectors touted as sunrise industries that will propel the economic growth of the region.The Asian Development Bank (ADB) earlier said that developing Asia's GDP would grow by 7.5% this year, a big leap from 5.2% in 2009. The projected growth rate is higher than those of other parts in the world.According to Dr. Sanjiv Malik, Honorary Chairman of the International Summit on Medical Travel, Wellness and Retirement (IMWell Summit), this growth momentum will be driven in part by international healthcare travel, with patients leaving for other countries to seek health and wellness.More and more people from the US, UK and Europe have considered traveling to countries like India, Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia as a viable option to getting treated in their own country, which usually have long wait times and overburdened healthcare system. The demand for medical and wellness services in Asia is robust and will still continue to rise," said Dr. Malik, an expert in global healthcare.An industry report revealed that the Asian medical tourism industry will...more
Breast lift or mastopexy is a procedure that can effectively address sagging or drooping breasts that damage your youthful appearance. Aging, breastfeeding, pregnancy and weight loss are among the major factors that cause the breasts to sag....more
The ever increasing medical costs, in most cases, burns a hole in the pocket of the common man. Doctors consultation fees, ambulance charges, cost of medicines, the ballooning price of tests can total to an inexplicable amount. This is when one feels...more
The one consistent thing about Medicare is that it is constantly changing. The changes can be in the benefits coverage you receive with Medicare Part A and Part B, it can be with the rates for Medicare coverage, the deadlines for when you can sign up...more
Young children don't like doctors. That is a statement that is hard to deny. Babies from the moment they are born can recognize who is "on their side", as opposed to who is doing something that is not pleasant for them, for example, poking them with...more
Medicare supplemental is a kind of insurance policy given to those people who are above the age of 65 and disabled people by the US government. It can be provided by the insurance sector to those people who are below of 65 with disabilities. It is...more
Swine flu worries are running rampant, and Sir Elton John has been diagnosed with a serious case of E. coli bacterial infection and influenza. Things are in serious disarray this season as fans and performers battle off nasty bugs and infectious flu...more