Emergency department coding and billing

This article provides information on the major components of emergency medicine coding and billing. It attempts to create an awareness of the critical elements the emergency physician must understand and coordinate to assure that financial and compliance issues are addressed adequately Although coding and billing are highly complex processes requiring an in-depth understanding and training, an orientation to the major issues that must be identified and monitored throughout the coding and billing process is beneficial. The health care billing and coding industry in a nutshell-while we're finding all the answers, they change all the questions!