What is ED Medical Billing?
ED medical billing refers to the process of billing for services provided in the Emergency Department (ED) of a hospital. It involves coding and submitting claims to insurance companies or government healthcare programs for reimbursement. Key Elements of ED Medical Billing: Patient Registration Collecting patient information such as insurance details, personal identification, and reason for the ED visit. Medical Coding Assigning appropriate codes (ICD-10 for diagnoses and CPT for procedures) based on the services provided during the emergency visit. Charge Capture Ensuring that all procedures, tests, and treatments performed are properly recorded and billed. Claim Submission Preparing and submitting claims to insurance providers for reimbursement. Reimbursement & Follow-up ...