Become a Medical Insurance Biller Today!
Considering a healthcare career but not sure about your niche? If you're drawn to the organizational side of healthcare and prefer not to work directly with patients, our Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program might be the ideal choice for you. As a Medical Insurance Biller—also known as a health claims specialist—you will handle the critical task of accurately submitting medical claims to insurance companies in a timely fashion. This role is indispensable in any healthcare setting, from small clinics to large hospitals. Moreover, with the evolving digital landscape, this position offers the flexibility to work remotely, and for those with an entrepreneurial spirit, it paves the way to start your own billing and coding company. Meticulous attention to detail is vital in this role. In a shorter timeframe than you may anticipate, you could set forth on a gratifying career journey, and we provide preparation for the National Certification exam to boot.
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What does it involve?
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding 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.
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FREE Transportation Available!
Having a hard time finding transportation to get to school? Always wanted to train for a new career, yet it seemed impossible to travel? Well, guess what?
Ideal School is now offering FREE transportation at select stop points that can get you to and from classes. We will pick you up from a central location AND drop you off after classes. If you have 6 or more in your party, we can even customize the route!! Isn't that amazing? Talk to one of our Admissions Advisors now to find out more....
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Is A Career In Healthcare Right For You?
If you are interested in learning more about how YOU can be that change in someone's life, call Ideal School of Allied Health Care today! Our dedicated staff is standing by to assist you right away!