MEDICAL PRACTICE MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS

Catalog description

This course provides an introduction to medical billing systems and their use in office transactions including patient registration, charge entry, payment posting, billing routines, and report generation. Also covered are electronic claims submission requirements and claim management techniques. Dealing with rejected claims is addressed, and credit balances and refunds are explained. Factors that determine the need for system expansion or changes are also discussed. The student will develop speed and accuracy in keyboarding.