Westwood College Medical Insurance Coding & Billing Program
As our population lives longer and requires more medical care, the fields of medicine and health care continue to grow- as do the opportunities. One of those opportunities is in Medical Insurance Coding and Billing.
Westwood College Medical Insurance Coding and Billing Program Description
The Medical Insurance Coding and Billing diploma equips students with the skills necessary to enter the field of insurance coding and billing. Coders and billers play a key role in the financial operations of the medical and health care fields. The diploma program is designed for those who want to be involved in the medical field but are more directed toward administration and business. The program includes preparation in processing insurance claims in accordance with professional, legal, and insurance industry standards. Upon completion of this program, students should be prepared for entry-level positions such as insurance coding specialist, electronic claims processor, medical collector, and reimbursement specialist.
Westwood College Medical Insurance Coding and Billing Program Objectives
Upon successful completion of the program of study, students should be able to:
Apply knowledge and skills learned in the program to insurance and billing practices
Explain insurance benefits to patients and clients
Prepare and process insurance and billing documentation and forms used by health care providers
Use proper reimbursement practices
Demonstrate proficiency with ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS coding
Understand clinical and laboratory procedures related to all aspects of the health care community
Abstract and analyze documentation and its use in accurate coding procedures
Demonstrate the appropriate work ethic to be able to work with minimal supervision as well as show confidence in their ability to deal with others on a professional level
Apply the skills learned in the program to function as a professional, including customer service, interpersonal communication, written and verbal communication, telephone etiquette and patient confidentiality
Demonstrate the skills needed for effective time management
Examples of Entry-Level Job Titles for Medical Insurance Coding and Billing Professionals:
Billing Coordinator
Claims Analyst
Electronics Claims Processor
Insurance Coding Specialist
Medical Collector
Reimbursement Specialist
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