(MED-105) Introduction to Medical Billing & Insurance Fundamentals

Medical Billing & Insurance Fundamentals introduces students to the principles, procedures, terminology, and administrative responsibilities associated with medical billing, health insurance, and healthcare reimbursement.Students will examine the complete medical billing cycle, beginning with patient registration and insurance eligibility verification and continuing through charge entry, claim preparation, electronic submission, payment posting, denial resolution, and patient account management.The course emphasizes accuracy, ethical billing practices, regulatory compliance, professional communication, and the administrative skills necessary to work in physician practices, hospitals, outpatient clinics, and medical billing departments.Through practical exercises, simulated insurance claims, case studies, and comprehensive examinations, students will develop foundational proficiency in medical billing operations and insurance administration.