Basic Principles of Medical Billing and the Revenue CycleAMA Navigating Practice Learning Series
Learning Objectives
1. Define medical coding and medical billing and how they intersect
2. Explain the importance of coding accuracy, compliance, and patient communication
3. Describe the revenue cycle and its role in patient access to care
4. Define payer types and common payer terms in medical billing
5. Identify the regulatory guidelines that inform accurate medical billing practices