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Health Care Industry/Questions Answered by Expert Merry Schiff
| Subject | Date Asked |
| Medical Billing Diagnosis Code | 11/29/2010 |
| Q: I have a question about an invoice I need to submit to my PPO health plan in California (BSofCA). ... A: Sorry, but you will not get this covered. Unless this was a direct referral from a physician that ... | |
| Student Insurance Coverage | 2/12/2010 |
| Q: Is it legal in New York for your insurance company to drop you as a member once you graduate from ... A: Yes, they can drop you according to their contract. Most dependents are not covered after graduation ... | |
| cost of surgery | 11/14/2008 |
| Q: I was wondering, I am not sure if this is the right question for you. I live in Illinois. My ... A: You are absolutely correct. The first procedure is charged at 100%, the second at $50 and the third ... | |
| Unauthorized entries? | 11/10/2008 |
| Q: I see my doctor monthly and therefor incur a monthly patient cost.I have medicare and a secondary ... A: First of all, I would call your cc company and dispute the charges on your cc. I would also send a ... | |
| AR Days | 7/22/2008 |
| Q: Iam Glen. Iam working in a provider billing office. Could you please confirm HOW CAN WE CALCULATE ... A: I am not sure. It would of course depend on the mix of the patients as far as their ... | |
| HEALTHCARE PROVIDER HELP | 3/5/2008 |
| Q: I live in New Jersey and am currently insures by Cobra group health care plan. I just received a ... A: this is news to me. COBRA is a Federal Law and I cannot imagine that NJ law would override it. I ... | |
| Health care questions | 12/12/2007 |
| Q: How much would a doctor's visit cost without insurance? How much would an ER visit cost with and ... A: There is no way to give you an accurate answer. Fees vary from practice to practice and vary ... | |
Merry Schiff
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
I can answer any questions relating to medical billing. This includes people who want to do this as a career at home or who want to work in a medical office
Experience
I have over 50 years in this industry and the majority of my career has been in education for medical billers and physicians.
Organizations
Executive Director NEBA, a medical billing organization
Publications
Book on medical billing and one on HIPAA with Pearson Eduction
Education/Credentials
some college
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