Medical Insurance school training courses in Atlanta, GA (public, in-house or online)

The healthcare industry literally runs on paperwork �documentation for patient records and payment from the insurance companies. Every time a patient receives a healthcare service, a record is kept of the observations, medical or surgical procedures and treatment outcomes. This record can include the patient’s symptoms and medical history as well as test results, diagnoses and treatment plans.

To get reimbursement from insurance programs or Medicare or Medicaid, medical billing and insu...

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Students who complete the Certificate in Medical Insurance Coder/Biller will be eligible to take the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) Certificate Coding Associate (CCA) exam.

Medical Insurance Coder/Biller is a selective major. Specific requirements must be met in order to declare a Medical Insurance Coder/Biller major. For additional information contact the Health Information Technology Department.

A limited number of students will be admitted ea...

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Medical Billing school covers the following:
Introduction to Health Insurance and Managed Care
The Insurance Claim and Regulatory Considerations
CPT Coding
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans
Medicare
Medicaid
TRICARE and Workers�Compensation
ICD-9-CM Coding
Completing the CMS-1500 and Commercial Claims
HCPCS Coding and CMS Reimbursement

In this course the student is introduced to the major nationwide medical insurance plans. An overview of eligibility and benefits of Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Workers�Compensation, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO), and Preferred Provider Organizations (PPO) will be discussed. This course will also familiarize the student with the purpose and use of ICD-9 diagnostic and CPT procedural coding. Other procedural/diagnostic coding systems currently in use are present...

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The healthcare field is one of the fastest-growing industries. Berkeley College offers degree programs to prepare students with the important business and technology skills needed for positions in administration, insurance, billing, and more. A range of curricula explores the operations and challenges of various types and sizes of organizations delivering and supporting health services.

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•Curricula that focus on the structure and dynamics of the healthcare industry
•A...

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