Medical Insurance Specialist - Henry Ford Community College

Medical Insurance Specialist from Henry Ford Community College is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The Medical Insurance Specialist is a Level II (Complex Skills Certificate) certificate designed to provide entry-level skills for medical billing specialists. These individuals process the information necessary for reimbursement of health care services. The medical insurance biller is responsible for collection of preadmission/pretreatment insurance information through submission of claims to insurance carrier or patient. Verification of insurance coverage and determination of whether any predetermination, pre-certification, or second-opinion requirements exist is another important aspect of the job. Training is provided in verification of insurance coverage, assignment of diagnostic and procedural codes, as well as both manual and computerized claim preparation. Review and follow-up procedures for the major carriers are included in addition to posting and balancing of accounts. The student will be able to recognize, evaluate, and interpret inconsistencies, discrepancies, and inaccuracies in the billing procedure. Physician billing as well as facility billing procedures are developed. The Medical Insurance Specialist Certificate of Achievement requires a minimum of 48 credit hours which may be completed in two years by attending full time, or it may be extended following a part-time schedule. In either case, careful scheduling is required as not all technical courses are offered every semester. Students are encouraged to consult the Health Career Advisor in planning their class schedules. An optional Business Co-op for Medical Billing is available during the last semester in the program - students need to contact the Co-op Coordinator for additional information. Medical Insurance Specialist is the second stage of the three step program option. The students may elect to stop-out at the end of any one of the three stages depending upon their career and educational objectives. Medical Receptionist, Level I Certificate , 16.5 credit hours Medical Insurance Specialist , Level II Certificate, 48 credit hours Medical Practice/Facility - Business Management Associate in Business degree, 70 credit hours Career Opportunities The employment outlook for medical insurance specialists is good, but very competitive especially for entry-level positions. Information about career placement is available through the College Placement Office which also assists students in finding employment. Many health care employers are now requiring criminal background checks and drug screens of their new applicants. View more details on Henry Ford Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.