HIT 205 - Reimbursement

This course is an introduction to patient billing and reimbursement systems in ambulatory settings. Topics discussed include billing and claims management issues as well as terminology and principles commonly used in the Managed Care environment. Students will review billing practices and apply the compliance guidelines introduced in the course to prepare health insurance claim forms for various types of insurance plans.
Prerequisites: HIT 111, HIT 202
Co-requisite: HIT 203
3 lecture hours per week
3 credit hours