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Course Name
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide To Professional Billing & Coding

Contact Hours: 24
Course Description
This quick yet comprehensive course will prepare you very well for anything that requires medical billing expertise. In brief, it covers:Interactive Medical Billing Training
 
  • The Medical Billing Office
  • The Specialized Language of Medical Billing
  • The Billing Forms
  • The Anatomy of a Billing Office
  • Problem/Complaint Driven Records
  • The Importance of Complete Registration Information
  • Superbills
  • Data Entry
  • Data Processing
  • Patient Statements
  • HCFA 1500 Insurance Claim Forms
  • Periodic Reporting
  • Practice Economics
  • Fees & Profiles
  • Legal Issues
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    Outcome
    As a result of this course the student will:

    • Develop a working knowledge of medical billing Distinguish between the three levels of coding
    • Be familiar with the terminology most often used in a medical office
    • Be able to electronically file claims Understand the claims process
    • Become familiar with durable medical equipment
    • Distinguish and recognize the most common types of insurance
    Assessment
    You will be graded on self-assessment quizzes and a final exam 
    Outline
    Although it is not a requirement to have the CPT, ICD-9 and HCPCS books; it is advisable to purchase the books for a better understanding of the coding process. Extra time if needed to complete course.

  • The Medical Billing Office
  • The Specialized Language of Medical Billing
  • The Billing Forms
  • The Anatomy of a Billing Office
  • Problem/Complaint Driven Records
  • The Importance of Complete Registration Information
  • Superbills
  • Data Entry
  • Data Processing
  • Patient Statements
  • HCFA 1500 Insurance Claim Forms
  • Periodic Reporting
  • Practice Economics
  • Fees & Profiles
  • Legal Issues
    		•