Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals.

You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.

Hands-on training includes:

• Medical insurance
• Claims processing/collection strategies
• Current procedural coding
• Diagnostic coding

This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.

To succeed in this field, you will need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.

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Everest Institute is institutionally accredited at the non-degree and degree level by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES).

Licensed by the Commission for Independent Education, Florida Department of Education.

Memberships:

• Career College Association (CCA)
• Florida Association of Postsecondary Schools and Colleges (FAPSC)
• Florida Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (FASFAA)
• National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (NASFAA)
• American Massage Therapy Association (AMTA) Council of Schools