Course description
In this entry-level, online course, you will learn how to file medical insurance claims accurately. While most of the class is conducted via an online chat room on Monday and Wednesday evenings, there are two classroom workshops that are held at Century College on Wednesday evenings.
Topics covered
The course covers the following topics:
- Recording patient information
- Coordination of benefits
- Basic coding
- Filing HCFA and UB92 claims
- Handling claim rejections
- Explanation of benefits
- Insurance collections
Required textbooks
- Insurance Handbook for the Medical Office
- (Saunders)
- Insurance Workbook for the Medical Office
- (Saunders), 9th Edition.
These books are sold as a set for approximately $85.00 (online book code 1HCT 0012). Textbooks should be purchased before the first class and are available at the Century College bookstore located on the West Campus, 651-779-3281 or online at the Century College Bookstore.
Flexible Learning Options
This is a blended hybrid course specifically developed for CECT at Century College. The beauty of a blended course, is that you can access your course any time and work as long as you like. You also will be able to meet the instructor and the other students who are taking this class, since some of the sessions will be held in a classroom at Century College.