The sixth edition of Patient Billing provides students with a unique approach to learning how to use patient billing software using the Medisoft[Trademark] Advanced, Version 11 program. After mastering the basics of the software, students have the opportunity to apply and enhance their office and computer skills by playing the role of a Patient Billing Specialist in a family medical practice. Features: Updated Medisoft Advanced software applications for Version 11. The organization of the book: an introduction, a training part, and an application part, builds student skill and confidence. The initial chapter provides the required background for the instruction. The instructional pattern in Chapters 2 through 7 is brief concept coverage followed by immediate exercises, which is highly effective in skill building and reinforcement. The Patient Billing Simulation then tests knowledge in application mode. New-introduction of a ten-step model of steps in the medical billing process, New-topics throughout the book reorganized to follow the billing process model, Includes HIPAA tips and concepts. Hands-on exercises in the text represent a realistic mix of HMO, PPO, and fee-for-service cases. Book jacket.