This course offers an in-depth overview of major insurance carriers that impact medical billing and reimbursement, including Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, commercial plans, and workers’ compensation. Students will explore the unique coverage policies, billing guidelines, and reimbursement methods associated with each payer type. The course also covers best practices for claim submission, prior authorization, and compliance with payer-specific requirements. By the end, students will understand how to reduce denials and support accurate, timely reimbursement across various insurance programs.

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Insurance Specifics
This course is part of AAPC Medical Biller Professional Certificate

Instructor: Katherine Abel
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This course is part of the AAPC Medical Biller Professional Certificate
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AZ
Reviewed on Aug 18, 2025
It covers the topic well. But the delivery is quite lacking. The training is more like you are just learning from the workbook they provide. There are a few minutes of slides per section only.
WA
Reviewed on Jan 28, 2026
This is an amazing course. I learned a lot of new information, and it greatly improved my understanding of the subject.
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