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.
Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
This course is part of Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization
Instructor: Barbara Westrick
Sponsored by Syrian Youth Assembly
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What you'll learn
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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This course is part of the Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization
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LG
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2024
I LEARNED SO MUCH FROM THIS COURSE. I HAVE A MASTERS DEGREE IN HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT BUT NEEDED TO REFRESH MY MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING SKILLS. THANK YOU COURSERA!
KP
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Reviewed on Sep 4, 2024
I found these courses were very easy to work through, information was to the point, and quizzes were very hel[ful in retaining information.
NW
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Reviewed on Jul 23, 2024
As a medical assistant already in the field I was aware of some of the knowledge in this course but great for beginners in the medical field!
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