Medicare providing help for billing and coding professionals

Written and Reviewed by Reed Tinsley | July 1, 2010

 

It is important that billing and coding professionals who work with Fee-for-Service (FFS) providers have the timely and accurate information they need to properly bill the Medicare program. CMS has developed the Medicare Learning Network Suite of Products and Resources for Billing and Coding Professionals to help billers, coders and other reimbursement specialists submit claims correctly the first time. Like all MLN products, the suite has nationally consistent, up-to-date Medicare information prepared by subject-specific experts and it is available at no cost. The suite addresses the business of Medicare, Medicare benefits and services, special Medicare initiatives, and general Medicare program information and resources, and offers an uncomplicated way to understand more about the Medicare program.

The suite contains easy-to-understand, accessible and free Medicare program informationdeveloped especially for Medicare FFS providers. Click http://www.cms.gov/MLNProducts/downloads/Billers_and_Coders_flyer.pdf to access current information you need to submit claims correctly the first time. Equip yourself today with critical reimbursement solutions from the official source for Medicare FFS information. For more details, visit the MLN at http://www.cms.gov/MLNGenInfo/.

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Reed Tinsley CPA

This article is written by Reed Tinsley, a Houston, TX-based CPA with over 30 years of experience advising physicians and medical practices across Texas and the United States. Reed holds certifications as a Certified Valuation Analyst (CVA), Certified Healthcare Business Consultant (CHBC), and Certified Financial Planner (CFP), specializing exclusively in the healthcare sector. He is a published author, nationally recognized speaker, and trusted advisor to physicians on accounting & tax, practice management, and financial planning. Schedule a Free Consultation.

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