A self-paced training tool and comprehensive reference for setting up and maintaining an effective emergency department charging strategy. Highlights:

• Detailed recommendations for developing a charging strategy and structure that reflect patient demographics and resource use
• Guidance in billing for procedures, supplies, drugs, nursing care and E & M services
• Covers hospital modifiers, charge tickets and bundling
• Suggestions for managing more efficiently and complying with Medicare regulations
• Sample reports, forms, tables, charts, exercises, worksheets and other learning aids