MEDICAL
BILLING

This program is designed to train students to perform duties related to billing procedures for health care providers such as physicians, clinics, hospitals and billing companies. Students learn a variety of computer software skills: MS Word, medical billing software and bookkeeping software. Students will learn medical terminology and anatomy as it applies to proper ICD-9 and CPT coding. They will learn about various insurance plans and different types of coverage and insurance form completion. Computerized billing and manual billing are both covered. Students acquire the skills needed for following claims through the cycle and effective communication with insurance companies. Collection procedures and generating reports are covered along with business math. The use of medical office management software is emphasized to take full advantage of computer technology. Other areas of medical billing, including the patient's billing statements and aging of the accounts receivable are also covered in this program. Students will get to know the different government programs such as Medicare and Medi-Cal. The use of the Internet to check insurance benefits and eligibility is taught in this program.

Students completing this program will be qualified to acquire an entry-level position as a medical billing specialist in a medical office or healthcare facility. This is a medical front office position.