OPTIMIZING THE REIMBURSEMENT CYCLE

Catalog description

Healthcare practices and facilities depend on the translation of written medical documentation into numeric values (codes), which are then utilized by insurance carriers to reimburse healthcare providers for services rendered. This course will introduce st udents to the concept that assigned codes should be reviewed to maximize the payments that providers are legally entitled to. Students will understand the importance of medical necessity in th e reimbursement process, methods for correct billing , and how coding to the highest level of specificity affects reimbursement. Prerequisites: BC1050 & ME2550