This book was written to provide trainees with the knowledge and skills necessary to work in a variety of medical billing and coding positions in the medical field. Easy to read and comprehend, it is designed for professionals who have not previously worked in the medical field as well as professionals who have worked in the field but have only been exposed to certain aspects of the billing process. In order to adapt to the growing number of facilities that are becoming more automated, this book not only reviews non-automated procedures but it also gives in-depth content on automated procedures.  A few exciting features to this book are:  <B>Case Studies </B>with Critical Thinking Questions;  <B>a key terms list</B> appears at the beginning of each chapter; <B>Professional Tips </B>appear throughout the text and provide additional information related to billing and coding processes; and any material within the text that is related to HIPAA is flagged with an icon so that students can identify the “need to know” law.