Medical Insurance Billing
Medical insurance billing professionals work for doctors, hospitals and insurance companies. They complete the paperwork that is submitted to insurance companies on behalf of patients.
This course teaches the medical insurance and billing concepts: Basic diagnostic and procedure coding, basic insurance concepts and terminology used by health insurance carriers, how to complete claim forms for commercial insurance companies, including, Blue Cross/Blue Shield of Michigan, Medicare and Medicaid, including a hands-on computer lab that will provide students to work with and navigate the insurance billing software.
The Medical Insurance Billing program has proven to be successful in preparing students to obtain certifications such as: Certified Medical Biller (CMB), Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS), Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) through American Medical Billing Association or Medical Association of Billers and Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist - Physician Based (CCS-P) through American Health and Information Management Association. Students who successfully complete this program will receive a certificate from Delta College.
What is a Medical Insurance Biller?
Medical Insurance Billers are responsible for collecting, posting, managing account payments, submitting claims and following up with insurance companies. They prepare and submit clean claims to various insurance companies either electronically or by paper. They also answer questions from patients, clerical staff and insurance companies.
Prerequisites:
Students must have successfully completed (grade C or above) the following academic course prior to registering:
- HSC-105 Medical Terminology
- Students must be able to type at least 40wpm accurately.
What kind of certification will I receive?
After successful completion of the program, you will be awarded a certificate from Delta College.
Environmental/Working Conditions:
Normal office environment. Occasional overtime may be required and/or hours may be shortened as business needs dictate. This requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment. Manual dexterity needed for using a calculator and computer keyboard.
Textbooks
Textbooks are required for this course. Check with the Delta Bookstore.
Registration: In-Person make payment & register: Registrar’s Office, B-100
Course Number: CHA-2005-WN300
Cost: $775
Date: 1/21/10-4/15/10
Time: Thursdays; 6:00pm-9:45pm
Location: Main Campus