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Expertise
I can answer any questions relating to medical billing. This includes people who want to do this as a career at home or who want to work in a medical office
Experience in the area
I have over 50 years in this industry and the majority of my career has been in education for medical billers and physicians.
Organizations
Executive Director NEBA, a medical billing organization
Publications
Book on medical billing and one on HIPAA with Pearson Eduction
Education/Credentials
some college
Average Ratings
Recent Answers from Merry Schiff
2010-11-29 Medical Billing Diagnosis Code:
Sorry, but you will not get this covered. Unless this was a direct referral from a physician that was in the network for outside treatment, you will not get this paid. Most policies will not cover bio
2010-02-12 Student Insurance Coverage:
Yes, they can drop you according to their contract. Most dependents are not covered after graduation from college. They do not have to offer you their insurance subsequently. I suggest that you talk to
2008-11-14 cost of surgery:
You are absolutely correct. The first procedure is charged at 100%, the second at $50 and the third and subsequent is usually at 25%. If you have insurance, they will reduce the payment. Are you in a PPO
2008-11-10 Unauthorized entries?:
First of all, I would call your cc company and dispute the charges on your cc. I would also send a copy of the letter that you sent the cc company to the doctor. The doctor may be totally unaware of what
2008-07-22 AR Days:
I am not sure. It would of course depend on the mix of the patients as far as their insurance..Medicaid, Medicare, managed care. I would never depend on industry standards today..and they are usually years
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