Medical Billing and Coding Specialists are primarily responsible for submitting documentation of care they’ve provided to insurance companies. To do this, they handle day-to-day medical billing procedures, complete claim forms, schedule appointments, explain insurance benefits to patients and bill insurance companies, They also may be responsible for office bookkeeping and other administrative duties.

Medical billing is a doctor’s key to getting paid. Every medical office has a need to maintain patient financial accounts and arrange for collecting payment of services. This involves knowing the different methods of billing insurance companies and patients, understanding various collection methods, and having a good working knowledge of medical terminology. In order to be reimbursed for services, medical facilities must document all activities using correct medical terminology. This is referred to as ‘coding.’ Codes exist for all types of services, tests, treatments and procedures provided in a medical office, clinic or hospital. The combination of these codes tells the health insurance companies which services were performed. This makes it easier to handle these claims.