MIB2: Medical Insurance Billing Principles (ONLINE)


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This course provides an in-depth introduction to medical insurance billing and collections practices used in today’s healthcare environment. Students will learn how to accurately complete insurance claims both professional (CMS 1500) and institutional (UB-04) forms, process and follow up on claims, and understand the reimbursement cycle. Emphasis is placed on various insurance programs including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, workers’ compensation, and managed care plans. The course also covers appeals process, medical coding basics, electronic health records, and compliance with federal regulations such as HIPAA and the Affordable Care Act. In addition, students will learn insurance collections procedures, including patient balance follow-up, denial management, and effective communication strategies for resolving unpaid claims. Through hands-on practice and real-world scenarios, students will gain the skills needed to navigate insurance policies, verify patient coverage, bill accurately, and ensure timely collections. This course prepares students for entry-level positions in medical billing and collections and provides a solid foundation for advanced study in health information management.

Textbooks Required:

  • Fordney’s Medical Insurance and Billing by Linda M Smith- EBOOK (ISBN: 9780323810746) or Printed (ISBN: 9780323795357)

  • Workbook Fordney’s Medical Insurance and Billing by Linda M Smith- EBOOK (ISBN: 9780323810784) or Printed (ISBN: 9780323810791)

This course falls under the Communication, Critical Thinking, Information, Technology & Literacy, and Personal, Social, Civic & Environmental Responsibility Institutional Level Outcome (ILO).

Upon the successful completion of this course, students will be able to:
  • Explain the medical billing cycle, including patient registration, insurance verification, charge entry, claim submission, payment posting, and collections.
  • Identify and differentiate between major types of health insurance plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, commercial insurance, workers’ compensation, and managed care.
  • Accurately complete CMS-1500 and UB-04 claim forms and identify key information required for insurance reimbursement.
  • Apply medical billing terminology and coding principles to ensure accurate claim processing and reduce billing errors.
  • Understand and comply with regulatory guidelines, including HIPAA, the Affordable Care Act, and fraud and abuse prevention standards.
  • Interpret explanation of benefits (EOBs) and remittance advice documents to reconcile claims and payments.
  • Perform basic collections procedures, including account follow-up, denial resolution, and communication with patients and insurers.
  • Communicate effectively with patients, insurance companies, and healthcare providers regarding billing and insurance matters.
  • Demonstrate professionalism and confidentiality in handling sensitive patient and financial information.
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Class Details

10 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Wed, Thu.  
  Weekly - Sat.  

Location : Online

Instructor : RoseAnna Alcala 

Tuition: 

$300.00

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
2/18/2026 - 3/11/2026 Weekly - Wed, Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM N/A - Online RoseAnna Alcala 
2/21/2026 - 3/7/2026 Weekly - Sat 08:00 AM - 11:00 AM N/A - Online RoseAnna Alcala 

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