ADMN 2313 - Health Insurance Survey

Credit hours: 3

Course Description:
A study of the coding and billing processes of insurance plans and payers, claim form completion specific to the insurance carrier, and reimbursement procedures.

Student Learning Outcomes:
Students will be able to:

Enhance understanding of various insurance programs and plans using correct terminology.
Expand the student’s understanding of the importance of diagnostic and procedural coding to physician reimbursement.
Expand understanding/knowledge of federal and state regulations (HIPPA, red flags, etc.) and ethical issues.
Emphasize mastery of use of electronic claims software.
Develop an awareness of the relationship between insurance billing/coding/insurance reimbursement and practice management to current health and medical topics of interest.