The Eighth edition of Medical Insurance: A Revenue Cycle Process Approach emphasizes the revenue cycle?ten steps that clearly identify all the components needed to successfully manage the medical insurance claims process . The cycle shows how administrative medical professionals “follow the money .” Medical insurance specialists must be familiar with the rules and guidelines of each health plan in order to submit proper documentation, which then ensures that offices receive maximum, appropriate reimbursement for services provided .

Introduction to the Revenue Cycle -- Eletric Health Records, HIPAA, and HITECH: Sharing and Protecting Patients' Health Information.