Medical Billing Operations

Entering medical billing online training offers an excellent entry-level opportunity for those with a knack for data entry and a detail-oriented personality. Our Medical Billing and Coding online courses—Professionalism in Allied Health, Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology, and Insurance, Billing, and Coding Essentials—form a comprehensive 14-week program.

The Insurance, Billing, and Coding Essentials course immerses you in the medical billing world, equipping you with knowledge of diagnosis coding, procedure coding, reimbursement processes, and insurance company operations.

Upon completing our Medical Billing and Coding online courses, you'll be prepared to take the Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) exam , authorized by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)*.

Outcomes

• Explain the revenue cycle and the medical billing process to effectively transmit CMS-1500 claim forms using ICD and CPT codes.

• Describe front-end duties, including patient demographics, insurance verification, authorization, and referral forms.

• Ensure accuracy in payment processing, adjudication, and remittance advice or explanation of benefits.

• Maintain compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS regulations concerning protected health information, safety, claim submission, and fraud prevention.

External Partnership

In an effort to broaden our course offerings, Syracuse University has partnered with leaders in their respective fields to provide learning opportunities for our students. This course is brought to you through our partnership with MedCerts.