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Trying to decipher denied claims can be a challenging task, but it doesn't have to be if you have the Denial Code Dictionary, 2014. Get the specific guidance you need to interpret denial causes and respond quickly, helping you to manage your account receivables successfully and improve your billing. NEW! The Denial Code Dictionary, 2014 includes a structural hierarchy providing you additional insight on how denial codes can be used consistently across all types of payers. With this new structure in place, you can decipher denied claims, develop solutions and appeals and train your staff more quickly and efficiently than ever before, avoiding the same problems in the future. This invaluable resource delivers: * A plain-English explanation for what the official descriptions for Remittance Advice Remark (M, MA and N codes), Claim Adjustment Reasons, Heath Care Claim Status Category and Health Claim Status Remarks codes used by Medicare and other health care payers mean * Actionable steps to take to quickly resolve the issues that can delay reimbursement based on the specific remark code your carrier gives you * Easy-to-read and understand analysis of Medicare's appeals policy and the various points of appeal, with a step-by-step explanation of the unique rules that govern each state of appeal * Fundamental insight illustrating who can file a claim, when and how to fix a denied claim and what you can and cannot appeal - and why * Proven-to-work appeals forms include real life examples of what has worked for others that you can use when submitting your own claim appeals Your complete reference guide for decoding denials just got a whole lot easier to use! Included free with your purchase you'll receive a fully searchable Denial Code Dictionary on CD. Find answers fast by searching the remark codes or key terms found in your EOBs. With the entire Denial Code Dictionary available electronically, your staff can pinpoint the answers you need