Medical Billing & Intro to Coding Program Part I
This comprehensive course is designed to instruct the student in all aspects of the coding and
billing process. Skills for the entire reimbursement cycle are: Verifying benefits and eligibility
extracting information from a medical record, and conversion of documentation into billable
codes will be covered in detail. The entire billing cycle is taught, including accurate claim form
completion for the major types of payers. The processing and posting of explanation of benefits
and insurance checks, instructions and techniques for the collection of monies due from the
patient, compliance, electronic transaction security and software application are also discussed.
Skills are validated by practical application exercises and the opportunity for a national
certificate as a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist. A Certified Billing and Coding Specialist's
(CBCS) job primarily focuses on ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement processes for
medical services rendered by a physician or out-patient facility. A CBCS's duties may include
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Understanding insurance company claim policies
Assigning codes to each diagnosis and procedure
Rely on information of medical terminology, anatomy and disease processes
Understanding patient financial responsibility, and collection procedures
Code patient medical records correctly to optimize reimbursement for medical
services.
Successful completion of this class entitles the student to sit for the CBCS examination. Please
visit www.nhanow.com for more details. Membership with National Health Career Association,
exam registration and fees are student responsibility. Classes include instruction for basic
medical coding skills. Upon registration a booklist will be provided. These textbooks are not
available at the campus bookstore. Textbooks are required on the first day of class.
Mandatory Orientation Attendance Required
More information at www.msjc.edu/ce or call (951) 487-3707