The Medical Billing program helps students develop the knowledge and skills they need to work in healthcare reimbursement. Topics studied include bundled payments, the impact of the Affordable Care Act, and experience with current billing forms. Enrollment includes ebooks and a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam voucher.
• Registering the patient and verifying their insurance coverage
• Collecting the information required to create a claim
• Working directly with the insurance company, healthcare provider, and patient to get a claim processed and paid
• Reviewing and appealing unpaid and denied claims
• Handling collections
• Managing the facility’s Accounts Receivable reports
• Answering patients’ billing questions