Medical Insurance Billing Certificate

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Due to the current health crisis, the Medical Insurance Billing program, which is usually conducted in a classroom setting, will now be conducted online using Zoom and the Blackboard Learning Management System. Live virtual class sessions will be conducted at the day/time indicated in the program schedule. Attendance at all class sessions is required.

Information on how to access Blackboard and Zoom, as well as system requirements.

THE PROGRAM

This program is designed to give the students an in-depth understanding of complex issues involved in the medical insurance billing industry.

Employment Outlook

Medical insurance billing is a stable and lucrative field within the medical industry. The business office of every healthcare provider must provide proper documentation to a number of insurance companies for reimbursement for services. Opportunities for employment of insurance billers include physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, and medical supply companies. The demand is driven by the growing need for healthcare services of an aging population as well as the need for individuals able to handle the complexities of paper and electronic information.

What You Will Learn

Students will gain practical knowledge to enhance their understanding of medical insurance billing practices as well as learn skills required to operate efficiently in today's medical offices, hospitals and clinics.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in medical insurance billing. Each course will provide building blocks for those seeking a career in a physician's office, hospital or clinic as well as for those who are seeking to augment and improve their skills.

Eligibility Requirements

There are NO special eligibility requirements for this program. Prerequisites are recommended to enhance the learning experience.

Certificate: Course Requirements

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of all courses. Those who do not wish to pursue a certificate may take individual courses.

Insurance and Third Party Payers | NBMB 111
Office & Insurance Problem Solving | NBMB 112
Regulatory Requirements – HIPAA Compliance & Ethics | NBMB 113
Inpatient / Outpatient Facility Billing | NBMB 114
Medical Terminology | NBMB 115
ICD-10 Coding | NBMB 116
CPT Procedure Coding | NBMB 117
Medical Insurance Computer Billing and Applied Billing Techniques | NBMB 118

The Location

Classes are held on the CSUDH campus in Carson. Medical Insurance Billing classes are convenient for people living and working in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Lomita, Harbor City, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Gardena, Westchester, Ladera Heights, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood, Wilmington, and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.

Out of work and need training? This program is approved for funding through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Visit the America's Job Center website for more information.

Instructor Profiles

Program Instructors

Vickie Morgan, MIB Faculty Victoria Morgan FHFMA, MS has been the Director of Revenue Cycle at Tahoe Forest Health System since 2018, at which she is responsible for all parts of the Revenue Cycle for including but not limited to 2 hospitals, a cancer center, a surgery center and 4 Rural Health Centers. In all, she manages the billing and collection functions of over 150 providers. She is also the Principal for Morgan and Associates Health Care Consulting Firm. Ms. Morgan has nearly 30 years of healthcare finance experience.

Connect with Ms. Morgan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-vickie-morgan-fhfma-1601314/ ►

Tina Johnson, RHIT, CCS, CRCR, AHIMA-Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer, has over twenty-five years' experience in HIM management and Revenue Cycle providing leadership, coaching, as well as project management and performance improvement throughout organizations working in partnership with key stakeholders. Tina has been recognized for her ability to motivate, inspire others on the way to performance excellence with mentoring and education, and for her working, hands-on knowledge and experience in all aspects of the Revenue Cycle.

Connect with Ms. Johnson:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/tina-l-johnson-consulting/ ►

Digital Certificate Request

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.

Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.

Apply to Receive the Certificate ►

OPERATIONS During COVID-19 Stay-at-Home Mandate:
CSUDH Extended Education is continuing to provide quality programs during the current COVID-19 health situation. However, our office will be limiting communication to online and phone communications. We are answering questions via phone, live chat on our website at csudh.edu/ee, through Facebook Messenger, and via email at learn@csudh.edu. We are currently experiencing a high volume of calls to our Registration Office during peak call times (8am-11am), and are less busy in the afternoon. We thank you for your patience & understanding during this time, and stay safe!

Information & Registration

There are no prerequisites for enrollment and no admission process. When you're ready to register for courses, call 310-243-3741 (Option 1). If you have previously taken a class at CSUDH, you can register at myCSUDH (https://my.csudh.edu).

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; please check the Course Schedule for the program to ensure that you can enroll on time.

Have other questions?
Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call: 310-243-2075, email: learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat ↘ to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.