AHEA 122 - Intermediate Medical Billing

5 CR

Students gain an intermediate knowledge of medical billing and reimbursement procedures including insurance coverage, terminology, payment systems, legal and ethical issues, healthcare compliance, and collections.

Prerequisite(s): Placement by assessment into ENGL 101, or completion of ENGL 92 or ENGL 93, with a C or better. Successful completion of AHEA 104 and AHEA 106 with a C or better at BC, or permission of Program Chair.

Course Outcomes

Perform accurate completion and processing of reimbursement documentation
Apply third party guidelines to the reimbursement process
Demonstrate assertive communication with managed care and/or insurance providers
Demonstrate sensitivity in communicating with both providers and patients
Differentiate language the patient can understand regarding managed care and insurance plans
Discuss comprehension of legal and ethical issues related to medical insurance

Find out when this course is offered