Medical Billing: Code, Claim, Collect

Overview

"Did you know that 90% of hospital bills contain errors, costing the healthcare system $750 billion annually? This Short Course was created to help health administration professionals master the foundational skills that prevent costly billing mistakes and ensure timely reimbursements. By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently navigate medical coding systems, understand how claims move through the payment process, and submit electronic claims that get processed quickly and accurately. You'll master the essential terminology that payers use, recognize common billing codes, and follow proven guidelines for charge entry that healthcare facilities rely on every day. By the end of this course, you will be able to: • Recognize common medical billing codes and payer-specific terminology • Understand the fundamental stages of a claim life-cycle • Apply charge entry guidelines to submit an electronic claim This course is unique because it combines hands-on practice with real claim scenarios, giving you the confidence to handle billing processes from day one. You'll work with the same tools and workflows that medical offices use daily, ensuring your skills transfer immediately to the workplace. To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic healthcare concepts and computer literacy."

Syllabus

Module 1: Medical Coding and Terminology Foundation

Learners will master essential medical coding systems and payer terminology that form the foundation of accurate claim processing and revenue cycle success.

Module 2: Understanding Claim Lifecycle

Learners will master the complete claim processing journey, from initial submission through final payment, enabling proactive problem-solving and efficient revenue cycle management.

Module 3: Electronic Claim Submission

Learners will master systematic charge entry processes and electronic submission workflows that ensure compliance with payer requirements and maximize first-pass claim acceptance rates.