The Reimbursement course provides an in-depth study of the medical reimbursement process, emphasizing the role of insurance specialists in managing the healthcare revenue cycle. In five lessons, students explore every stage of the patient encounter – from the initial intake and documentation of health information to claim submission, follow-up, and collections – developing a comprehensive understanding of how accurate data and communication drive financial success in healthcare organizations.

Reimbursement

Reimbursement
This course is part of Electronic Health Record/Reimbursement Fundamentals Specialization

Instructor: Barbara Westrick
Access provided by Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology
Recommended experience
What you'll learn
Describe the phases of the revenue cycle and gain an understanding of basic insurance terminology
Explain verification of patient financial responsibility and insurance information
Discuss capture of information and complete CMS-1500 or HIPAA 837P claims
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