HIT 102 — Medical Billing
Course provides instructions in health records and insurance processing procedures, application of third party and managed care policies, procedures, guidelines, including obtaining referrals and pre-certifications. Various claim forms along with filing guidelines are introduced. Focus is on correlating health information with billing procedures in different healthcare settings. Course covers in-depth study of Medicare insurance system with emphasis on knowledge of terminology and guidelines involved in claim filing process. Topics also include understanding of Medicare reimbursement policies, appeal rights, and CMS current efforts to curtail healthcare fraud and abuse. Additionally, introductory information about other major insurance programs, reimbursement methodologies, and federal healthcare legislation programs will be provided. Writing assignments, as appropriate to the discipline, are part of the course.
Part of
- Health Information Technology, Associate in Applied Science Print Options Apply Now Request Information College(s): Malcolm X Program Code: 0408
- Medical Billing, Basic Certificate Print Options Apply Now Request Information College(s): Malcolm X Program Code: 0395
- Medical Coding, Advanced Certificate Print Options Apply Now Request Information College(s): Malcolm X Program Code: 0394