Medical Billing / Claims Analyst - Mt Hood Community College

Medical Billing / Claims Analyst from Mt Hood Community College is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. Medical Billing Specialists are vital for the efficient management of all aspects of billing. A medical billing specialists responsibilities can include: expert management of healthcare billing-processing, adjusting and resubmitting of claims; adherence to current healthcare industry regulations and policies; and compliance with insurance procedures and allotted benefit coverage. Billing specialists understand the information on identification cards, distinguish between Medicare and Medicaid, understand Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage, and Workers Compensation benefits. A Claims Analyst uses the same skills as a billing specialist. The duties of a claims analyst may include: overseeing claims process-ing and payments to third-party providers, monitoring charges and verifying correct payment of claims, sending denial letters on claims, and sending follow-up requests for information. The claims analyst reviews payment reports for accuracy and compliance. Medical Billing Specialists/Claims Analysts can work in hospitals, insurance companies, doctors? offices, medical billing companies, nursing homes, medical group practices, home health agencies, and medical clinics. Students who complete this shorter term Medical Billing/Claims Analyst program can go to work and return at any time to com-plete the Medical Office Specialist AAS degree. Program Outcomes At the completion of this program, the student should be able to: Differentiate the roles of the healthcare team, elements of successful leadership, and problem-solving strategies Discuss and use medical terminology Discuss verbal and nonverbal communication, including gender differences, cultural awareness and sensitivity, and the elements of speaking and listening Discuss the knowledge and skills required of a medical billing specialist/claims analyst Discuss the elements of billing and coding Complete a professional resum? Explain job searches and correct interview techniques Uuse specialized computer programs (EMR), and the Microsoft Office suite View more details on Mt Hood Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.