Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials is a comprehensive course with insight and focus on the role of the Insurance Billing Specialist. The course provides foundational knowledge required of an administrative allied healthcare professional. Emphasis is placed on the revenue cycle and basic insurance terminology.
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Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
This course is part of Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization
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Describe the phases of the revenue cycle
Gain an understanding of basic insurance terminology
Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality and billing laws, regulations, and standards
Explain verification of patient financial responsibility and insurance information
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Reviewed on Sep 27, 2023
great refresher course. I was hoping for actual insurance claim instruction, but very thorough.
Reviewed on May 8, 2024
Great basics for new learners, very well explained. This is more an explanation of the lay out of medical coding and Billing.
Reviewed on Sep 26, 2024
This is a very informative course. However, learning the practical uses and testing coding skills would be great to add.
Recommended if you're interested in Health
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