Master Health Insurance with Beiks Health Insurance Today, 8th Edition

Gain a solid understanding of the complexities of health insurance with this comprehensive and easy-to-understand guide. Written by Julie Pepper BS CMA (AAMA), Beiks Health Insurance Today, 8th Edition is the perfect resource for students and professionals seeking a successful career in health insurance.

Comprehensive Coverage of Health Insurance Basics

This edition provides in-depth coverage of essential topics, including:

• Types and sources of health insurance
• Claim submission and reimbursement procedures
• Ethical and legal issues surrounding insurance

The claims process is extensively covered, from billing and coding to reimbursement, with realistic practice exercises available on the Evolve companion website.

New and Updated Content

This latest edition includes up-to-date information on:

• Cybersecurity: the importance of keeping digital information private and secure
• COVID-19: its impact on billing, reimbursement, and employment
• Crowdfunding for medical bills: how it affects billing
• Geographic Practice Cost Indexes/Resource Based Relative Value Scale (GPCI/RBPVU) calculators

Effective Learning Tools

The book’s clear and conversational writing style, combined with:

• Direct and attainable learning objectives
• Chapter content that follows the order of the objectives
• Review questions, scenarios, and additional exercises

make learning insurance and billing concepts easier and more engaging. Hands-on practice with fillable CMS-1500 forms, case studies, and unique UB-04 forms on the Evolve website ensure students are practicum- and job-ready.

HIPAA Compliance and Regulatory Awareness

HIPAA Tips throughout the book emphasize the importance of privacy and government rules and regulations, providing a solid foundation in regulatory compliance.

Published by Elsevier, this 8th edition (December 4, 2023) is available in paperback, with 504 pages of comprehensive content. Get ready to master health insurance with Beiks Health Insurance Today, 8th Edition.