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Medical Insurance & Billing

Become a Medical Insurance Biller Today!

Program Length: 60 hours
Requirements: High Diploma or Equivalent
Thinking of a career in healthcare, but not sure where you would fit in? Always loved the idea of an office setting in healthcare but never saw yourself working directly with patients? Well, we have just the program for you! Learn about our Medical Insurance and Billing program. As a Medical Insurance Biller — also called health claims specialists — you are responsible for submitting professional medical claims to insurance companies in a timely manner. This position is critical to all healthcare providers; whether it be a small doctor's office or hospital. Attention to detail is crucial within this role. In less time than you think, you could be on the road to a rewarding career, and we also prepare you for the National Certification exam. All you need is your High School diploma or Equivalency.

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Medical Insurance & Billing Classes in Long Island

What does it involve?

Medical Insurance Billing involves coding systems that insurance agencies use to identify specific illnesses and injuries. Attention to detail is significant as you determine what a patient should be billed. Typing and organizational skills are needed to be successful.

  • Medical terminology is needed because it includes anatomy and physiology, names of common diseases and technical terminology relating to medical insurance billing systems.
  • Preparing, reviewing, and transmitting claims using billing software (including electronic and paper claim processing)
  • Following up on unpaid claims within a standard billing cycle
  • Researching and appealing denied claims
  • Arranging patient payment plans and collection accounts
  • Updating cash spreadsheets and running collection reports
  • Medical Insurance billing specialist must be knowledgeable about various insurance plans and programs.

No worries, our Certified Instructors will assist you!

Certifications

Upon completion of the program you'll be certified in the following:

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

This certification can be issued by the National Healthcare Association (NHA), Medical Career Assessment (MedCA) or American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).

Real World Training

Get real world training from instructors with years of professional experience in the field. Plus, you'll be able to hone your skills in your voluntary internship.

Affordable Tuition

Ideal School has a very affordable tuition and easy financing options which enable you to focus on what's important — your education.

Lifetime Job Placement Assistance

We will help you find a job for the rest of your life — with resume help, job searches, interview skills and more.

Is a Career in Medical Insurance and Billing for You?

If you’re interested in learning more about a career in Medical Insurance and Billing and exploring if Ideal School of Allied Health Care is right for you, fill out the form on this page to receive more information. We will assist with everything from career questions to financing options and help you on your career pathway.

For more information, fill out the form above or call today at (631) 509-5602.

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