MEDC 1700 - Reimbursement Methodologies

Credits: 3
Students explore health care billing and reimbursement. Students examine the basics of medical insurance and track claims from patient registration through collections, identifying “missing” information and using process principles to avoid gathering incorrect information. Students review claim payments for accuracy and examine the appeals process. Students review the Fair Debt Collection Act and apply the principles of the Act through the accounts receivable process.

Prerequisite: Completion of HIT 1550.