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Medical Billing

Medical Billing (6 month program access)

Responsibilities of a Medical Biller

The responsibilities of a medical biller vary from employer to employer. The following are the main responsibilities of a medical biller.

• Submit claims to insurance companies (electronic claims/paper claims UB-04 or CMS-1500)
• Post insurance payments
• Review unpaid claims
• Work account receivable (AR) reports
• Collections
• Enter daily charges
• Transmit electronic claims to clearinghouses
• Answer patient’s questions regarding bills
• Verify insurance coverage
• Obtain patient demographics
• Obtain referrals
• Pre certification of services
• Filing appeals

Office bookkeeping is also performed as a daily task. Most offices are equipped with bookkeeping systems and specialized medical billing software.

There are times when the medical biller needs to interact with patients, physicians, and medical staff. This is usually due to the need to discuss insurance prerequisites and authorization details along with explanations of billing activities. Insurances companies may vary in their guidelines. A medical biller knows how to manage each insurance carrier.

Medical Billing Syllabus (PDF)

General Program Information:

Program Flyer (PDF)

Power Point Program Summary-

       Information on job outlook, wages, program costs

Program Cost: $1190 

(Includes course materials, program access, textbooks, and shipping)

To Enroll please call: (800) 246-7837  Ext. 702

Please mention that you are enrolling through St. Cloud State University.

Tuition Payment Plans

Please contact Tammy at 320.308.4252 or Tammy@SCSUTraining.com if you have any questions.

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