Credits: 4 Credits (168 Clock Hours)
Self-paced: 4-month completion deadline
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This course offers a comprehensive understanding of medical insurance and claims processing while reinforcing the knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology. The primary topics covered in this course include:
- Major insurance programs
- Federal health care legislation and programs
- The life cycle of an insurance claim
- Legal and regulatory guidelines
- CMS reimbursement issues
- CMS claim forms
- Commercial claims
- Medicare, Medicaid, Tricare, and workers compensation
By the end of the course, students will be able to accurately and efficiently complete claim forms in accordance with the required payor guidelines. Furthermore, this course serves as a foundation for additional courses in Medical Billing and Coding (ICD-9-CM, ICD-10, HCPCS, and CPT) and can lead to career opportunities in this field.
Job Outlook
Excellent. There are many employment opportunities for health insurance specialists. Hospitals, doctors’ offices, nursing homes, surgical facilities, rehabilitation centers, emergency clinics. All healthcare settings need medical practitioners, but they also need highly trained managers and administrators.
As the healthcare industry expands to accommodate new treatments and an aging population, the demand for medical health services managers is set to explode. The US Department of Labor forecasts 20% job growth in this field by 2026*, which is several times higher than the average growth rate for all occupations.
*A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state.
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Courses are self-paced and supported by qualified faculty. Students work on their reading, assignments, and quizzes on their own time. This flexibility allows students to study while navigating the rest of their busy lives. Our courses and programs have completion deadlines, but beyond that, students can complete the work on their own schedule. Instructors are always available for questions and support. Students are not required to attend any scheduled class meetings.
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Advance your education with an accredited certificate program from Washington Technical Institute (WTI). WTI is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.
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Washington Technical Institute is Regionally accredited by the Middle States Association CESS, and licensed by the Minnesota Office of Higher Education as an institution of higher learning.