{"id":901,"date":"2023-05-12T10:56:01","date_gmt":"2023-05-12T10:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/adnare.com\/blog\/?p=901"},"modified":"2025-11-25T10:21:44","modified_gmt":"2025-11-25T10:21:44","slug":"a-beginners-guide-to-medical-billing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/adnare.com\/blog\/a-beginners-guide-to-medical-billing\/","title":{"rendered":"A beginner\u2019s guide to Medical Billing Language"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Are you tired of feeling lost in the world of medical billing? Do terms like “EOB” and “ICD-10” make you want to run for the hills? Well, fear not! This beginner’s guide to medical billing language is here to help you navigate the murky waters of healthcare.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Learning new terms about different fields isn’t just fun, it also broadens one’s wisdom and causes one to be more diligent. Roy Leslie Bennett<\/em>, a Zimbabwean politician and member of the British South Africa Police writes in his book \u201cThe Light in the Heart<\/em><\/strong>\u201d that: \u201cNo matter how much experience you have, there\u2019s always something new you can learn and room for improvement<\/strong>.\u201d The key to staying on top of one’s game is to never limit oneself to one field and to keep learning new things all the time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Let’s start with the basics. Medical billing is the process of submitting and following up on claims with health insurance companies in order to receive payment for medical services rendered. The language used in this field can be confusing, so let’s break it down. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. HCPCS<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n

    HCPCS stands for Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System. It is a standardized coding system used in the United States to describe and identify medical procedures, supplies, and services provided by healthcare professionals. HCPCS codes are used for billing, reimbursement, and statistical purposes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    The system consists of two levels: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Level I <\/em><\/strong>codes are based on Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes, which primarily describe physician services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Level II<\/em><\/strong> codes are alphanumeric and cover a broader range of healthcare services, such as durable medical equipment, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    Things you need to know about CPT:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n