Program offered is a Certificate.

Healthcare has become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States! This growth can be attributed to the recent legislation and changes in medical insurance. With the creation of HMO's, PPO's, and managed care, physicians need employees who understand the complexities of insurance billing. Because of this demand, medical billing has become one of the most popular careers in the nation.

Responsibilities involve accurately completing claim forms, promptly billing insurance companies, and adhering to each insurance carrier's policies and procedures. Hospitals, private practices and clinics could not survive without someone who efficiently handles their day-to-day medical billing procedures.

Allied's Medical Billing and Coding Course

This course was designed using a comprehensive set of today's newest and highest quality books and teaching materials. Allied utilizes an easy to understand method of teaching. You will learn every skill necessary for success in the workplace of today and will be fully prepared for your new career! Allied Business Schools, Inc. offers Medical Billing and Coding courses designed for busy adults. Our Medical Billing and Coding course is now available to our students by Traditional Correspondence or Directly On-Line.

Allied's Medical Billing course has comprehensive areas of study which provide instruction on the following topics:

• The Types of Medical Insurance
• Records Management
• Understanding Fees and Co-Pay Schedules
• Standardized Coding
• Medical Terminology
• Computerized Billing
• Preparing and Reviewing Claims
• Handling Rejected Claims
• How to Explain Insurance Benefits to Patients
• Bookkeeping and Other Office Duties

Course Materials included with enrollment:

• Allied Student Workbook
• MediSoft Patient Accounting Software
• The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
• The Essentials of Medical Terminology (Textbook, Audio tape, and Software)
• ICD-9-CM Code Book
• Medical Dictionary
• American Century Dictionary
• Personal Journal
• Allied Special Reports (everything you need to know to start your own home based business)
• MAB Membership - Upon passing the course you will receive a one-year membership at no extra cost to the Medical Association of Billers (MAB).