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The
Medical Biller is the person responsible for the prompt and accurate
processing of medical insurance claims. Most people have medical
insurance which is presented as payment for medical treatment.
It is then the duty of the MEDICAL BILLER to process the insurance
claims to the patient's insurance provider. This is very important
position, as the MEDICAL BILLER is responsible for the revenue of
the medical facility.
Medical Billers are employed in many heath care settings, including:
Hospitals, Private Doctor Offices, Dental Offices, Medical Equipment
Suppliers, Clinics, Chiropractic Offices, Drug Treatment Centers,
Insurance Companies, Laboratories, Group Medical Practices, Physical
Therapy Offices, Clinics, HMO's, Pharmacies, Eye Glass Stores, Surgical
Suppliers, Ambulance Companies, Nursing Agencies, MRI Centers, Testing
Facilities, Nursing homes, and many students have also opened their
own Medical Billing Companies so call us today and seehow we can
get you started in a career in Medical Billing or YOUR OWN BUSINESS!
Course subjects to include:
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Patient
HistoryTaking
Coding
Insurance Forms
Workers Compensation
Physicians Initial Medical Reports
Preadmission Registration Medical reports
Final Medical Reports
Readmission
Form Follow-Ups
Blue Shield
Medicare
Blue Cross
Group Claim Forms
Individual Claim Forms
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Medicaid
Group Hospital Insurance
Individual Hospital Insurance
Other Hospitalization Forms
Group Health Insurance
Health Insurance Claim Forms
Group Insurance
Disability Benefits
Champus
Hospital Admissions Records
Computer Entry of Insurance Forms
Patients Hospital Registration
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Understanding the Medical Billing and Coding...
...needs of the office to which you are assigned, and making sure insurance claims are processed in an organized and proficient manner will not only reduce the burden on a doctor , but also improve patient care. With a primary responsibility to enter the details of medical diagnosis, treatments and procedures into various and sophisticated databases, the medical coder also maintains the necessary updates to the patient's medical records. This information, after being forwarded to the appropriate insurance provider, allows for proper reimbursement to the practicing physician.
Due to the access of knowledge of such detailed information, the medical biller is who oftentimes the one who determines, regarding reimbursement to the office, to whom the invoice is sent for a particular procedure. And, it is considered an acceptable industry practice for the medical biller to talk directly to either the insurance provider or Medicare to assist in maximizing insurance benefits on behalf of the patient.
To find out more about upcoming classes for medical billing and coding at Manhattan Institute, please call 212-564-1234
Working as a Medical Biller...
...requires knowledge of and access to the patients' medical records as it pertains to health information for insurance purposes. Medical billers, also known as coding specialists, assign a specific code to each medical diagnosis or procedure, and while using a software program, determine the amount of reimbursement that will be due to the hospital or doctor's office.
There are several resources available to help the medical coder/biller properly code insurance forms ie., specialized software programs or technical classification manuals. These tools provide information on several hundred diagnosis, which then refer the medical coder to the proper code for reimbursement from either Medicare or private health insurance provider. Besides using these industry specific tools, the medical biller must maintain open communication with the physician, any other assigned health care professional and the insurance provider to make certain that diagnosis is clarified and additional requests for information receive an adequate and timely response.
In just 3 weeks, you can complete training to become a medical biller at Manhattan Institute. For more info, or to find out how to register for the next class, please call 212-564-1234.
The Medical Biller course of study...
...at Manhattan Institute involves the comprehensive study of medical billing and coding with a an optional class schedule that includes: Part time evenings - Mon, Tues, Wed & Thurs - 6 weeks Part time weekends - Sat & Sun - 6 weeks
To prepare for an exciting career as a medical biller while training at Manhattan Institute your course of study includes:1) An all-inclusive study of medical insurance claims processing - entering insurance data/forms on computer, forms follow up processing, group claims forms, individual claims forms, medicaid, group hospital insurance, individual hospital insurance, other types of hospitalization, disability and worker's compensation insurance.
2) Medical Billing and Coding of medical records - creation and review of documented medical records and assignment of specific codes to a particular, as well as the prescribed treatment.
3) CHAMPUS - Civilian Health and Medical Program* of the Unformed Services (in the US) - The CHAMPUS program is a federally funded medical program that provides healthcare to military personnel and their dependents.
*This program was recently renamed as TRICARE, however CHAMPUS is still an acceptable term.
For more information, please call 212-564-1234 and speak to one of the friendly team members at Manhattan Institute. Someone is available to answer your questions 7 days a week and to make sure you are satisfied with your chosen course of study.
How About Working as a Secretary/Office Manager/Medical Biller
If you are highly organized, like to multi-task and are computer literate, work in a small medical office or with a single practitioner, mat be a good way to start your new career as a
medical biller. Licensed professionals who are just starting out, or those with very specialized practices ie:
chiropractor ,
dermatologist, or
cosmetic/plastic surgeon. These types of office/professional settings would be an ideal environment for the knowledgable and well trained medical biller, who has excellent communication skills and understanding of patient sensitivities.
Besides the assumed duties of processing insurance claims and maintaining billing records, other duties might also include: patient scheduling, checking patients in/out, answering multiple phone lines, and other detailed office work to help keep office running both smooth and efficiently.
When considering a career as a medical biller, visit the
Manhattan Institute website, or call 212-564-1234, to find out about flexible class schedules an additional career opportunities once your training is complete.
The Professional vs The Amatuer
The first step to making yourself a professional is to decide you ARE a professional. Are you a professional?
1) A professional learns every aspect of the job. An amateur skips the learning process whenever possible.
2) A professional carefully discovers what is needed and wanted. An amateur assumes what others need and want.
3) A professional looks, speaks and dresses like a professional. An amateur is sloppy in appearance and speech.
4) A professional keeps his or her work area clean and orderly. An amateur has a messy, confused or dirty work area.
5) A professional is focused and clear-headed. An amateur is confused and distracted.
6) A professional does not let mistakes slide by. An amateur ignores or hides mistakes.
7) A professional jumps into difficult assignments. An amateur tries to get out of difficult work.
8) A professional completes projects as soon as possible. An amateur is surrounded by unfinished work piled on unfinished work.
9) A professional remains level-headed and optimistic. An amateur gets upset and assumes the worst.
10) A professional handles money and accounts very carefully. An amateur is sloppy with money or accounts.
Let Additional Training Open More Doors for You
Since the health field already has your attention and by now you are probably aware that it is one of the largest and fastest growing industries in today’s economy, why not increase your chances for advancement and cross train as a phlebotomy technician. The professional medical biller who has successfully cross trained as a phlebotomy technician would be seen as a greater asset to their employer and also more confident when seeking career progress or employment growth.
In our fast moving world, many patients have the ability to walk into a testing facility and, with a properly authorized physician’s referral, request the necessary blood work required for additional medical diagnosis. As a health facility staff member with the knowledge of being both a medical biller and a phlebotomy technician, one could easily assume the role of not only assisting the patient with the required blood work, but also provide an additional level of service, to both the facility and the patient, by making sure that the patient is reimbursed and/or the facility receives payment in a timely manner.
Flexible schedules – day, evening, and weekend courses - provided at Manhattan Institute make enhancing your skill set entirely possible. To find out more about additional courses available at Manhattan Institute, please click here.
As a Medical Biller, I Really Help Solve Problems – James W
For anyone who doesn’t know, growing up in the South Bronx ain’t easy. Me and my dad worked hard for my two little sisters but since he didn’t go to college, the chances of me getting there weren’t too good, especially since he needed me to help take care of our girls. Dad always kept our bellies full and our clothes clean but he was not around that much because working as a security guard kept him away from us. That was a good life for him, he always had good stories to make us laugh and wore a keystone cop outfit most of the time. But I wanted to see how I could make money and really help my family. My sisters really enjoyed school, always got good grades, and needed me to show them that maybe they could get more out of life.
After I graduated high school, I started working as a janitor, helping the super in my building. He got very sick so I got his job full time. The pay was weekly and in cash, I didn’t have to ride the subway to get to work, and I was always around for the family, I felt I was working too hard and not getting paid. After walking my sisters to school one day, I stopped at the library and noticed that there were a few computers free. I always had dreams of working in Manhattan and wearing nice clothes to work. I always saw myself as someone could solve problems because of how I helped my dad with my sisters and I always maintained good relationships with our relatives. I saw this cute girl sitting at a computer and saw her looking at the www.manhattaninstitute.com website. Wanting to impress her, I got on a computer and checked it out. Of all the classes being offered, I thought the medical biller would be the job for me. This would be my chance to work in an office, talk to new people, and get paid. I get the doctors paid by handling the insurance companies and the doctors pay me.
I got so excited about making the choice to start a new career that I didn’t see the girl when she left, if she had stayed I would have thanked her for letting me look over her shoulder. After my three week training at www.manhattaninstitute.com I was prepared and ready to start looking for a new job. After about a month, I was interviewed for a position in a dental office in midtown, not far from my school. This is so much better than working as a super and my sisters enjoy helping me pick out a nice tie to wear to work each morning. Our family life is changing and I enjoy my new career.
