MEDC-103: Health Insurance & Reimbursement

This online medical coding course in health insurance and reimbursement provides students with practical training in billing processes, claims submission, and payer policies. Learners will gain experience with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, complete CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim forms, and analyze reimbursement guidelines for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, workers’ compensation, and commercial insurance. With a strong focus on compliance, HIPAA, and fraud prevention, the course prepares students for entry-level roles in medical billing, revenue cycle operations, and health information management.

Course Description

MEDC-103: Health Insurance & Reimbursement provides students with a practical and comprehensive understanding of how healthcare services are financed, billed, and reimbursed in the U.S. system. While medical coding courses focus on assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, this course emphasizes how those codes are applied in claims processing, payment, and compliance.

Students will work with industry-standard claim forms—including the CMS-1500 for physician services and the UB-04 for hospital billing—while learning payer-specific requirements for Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, workers’ compensation, and commercial insurance plans. Additional topics include HIPAA compliance, fraud prevention, audit procedures, and revenue cycle management, all critical to maintaining accuracy and integrity in the billing process.

Unlike medical coding courses, which emphasize assigning diagnostic and procedural codes, Health Insurance & Reimbursement teaches students how those codes are used in claims processing, payment, and compliance.

Textbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement, 20th Edition Michelle A. Green

Course Objectives

Explain the purpose and function of health insurance within the U.S. healthcare system.

Accurately complete insurance claims using the CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim forms.

Apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems to support reimbursement.

Analyze and interpret payer policies, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and commercial insurance.

Ensure compliance with HIPAA, fraud prevention, and audit standards.

Demonstrate practical skills in billing and reimbursement through case studies and simulations.

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Course Contents

Introduction to Health Insurance

Managed Care and Insurance Basics

HIPAA, Compliance, Privacy, and Fraud Prevention

Healthcare Payers and Policies (Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Workers’ Comp, and Commercial)

Diagnostic Coding: ICD-10-CM

Procedural Coding: CPT and HCPCS

Hospital Billing and UB-04 Claim Form

Physician Billing and CMS-1500 Claim Form

Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Commercial, and Private Insurance

Medicare Reimbursement and Compliance

Medicaid and Other State Programs

TRICARE and Workers’ Compensation

Billing for Inpatient, Outpatient, and Ancillary Services

Reimbursement Methodologies and Revenue Cycle Management

Claims Processing, Follow-Up, and Appeals

Electronic Health Records and Billing Software Applications

Audit Procedures and Compliance Reporting

Case Studies in Billing and Reimbursement

Preparing for Professional Certification Exams

Single Course or Program Option

This course may be purchased individually or as part of the certificate programs listed below.

Medical Coding & Billing
Medical Coding & Billing w/Foundations
Health Insurance & Reimbursement

Recommended Prerequisites

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Washington Technical Institute is fully accredited by the Middle States Association Commissions on Elementary and Secondary Schools (MSA-CESS)—a regional accrediting agency recognized for setting high standards in education. This accreditation affirms that our programs, operations, and outcomes meet rigorous academic and institutional benchmarks. MSA-CESS accreditation is a mark of quality that ensures our students receive an education that is both credible and respected. It also means WTI is committed to continuous improvement, student success, and accountability at every level.