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Medical Billing for Insurance - A Beginner's Guide

Presenter Mary Hauser, CPC
Broadcast Date 6/6/2018
Time 10:00am PT / 11:00am MT / 12:00pm CT / 1:00pm ET
Presentation Length 60 minutes
Price $65 (Non-members $85)
Medical Billing for Insurance - A Beginner's Guide Webinar

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During this presentation will share the basics of insurances. The differences between the government plans and the commercial insurances. The eligibility requirements to obtain Medicare and Medicaid. Learn the difference between the traditional Medicare and Medicaid to the Advantage Medicare and Medicaid Plans. Also discussed will be the definitions of copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, pre-certifications, pre-authorizations and pre-determinations.

Why is this topic important?
In today’s society, there is much confusion on the differences between the types of insurance and who is eligible for the insurances. This presentation will give the basic understanding and knowledge of most insurance plans.

Who would benefit from this topic?
Everyone can benefit from this topic, especially anyone employed in the Healthcare field.

How would this benefit the individual and/or their company?
By becoming more knowledge about the Health Insurance Plans, they will be able to make better decisions on which plan is the best one for themselves or their company.

What information or new skills will the attendee take away from this webinar?
With this information, the attendee will have a better understanding of not only of different insurances, but who is eligible for them and the terminology used with insurance plans (example: copayments, coinsurance, deductibles, premiums)

Why is this presenter an expert on this topic?
The presenter has been in the healthcare field for thirty years as a medical biller, billing and office supervisor, medical billing and coding instructor. She has obtained her certification as a professional coder and is a well-qualified as an expert on this topic.

Agenda

  • This Webinar will take you through many of the steps of the billing cycle. Regardless of the Provider’s specialty, the following steps are similar in most offices.
  • Front desk-verifications/authorizations-understanding insurances-claim forms/charges and payments.
Mary Hauser, CPC

About The Author

Mary Hauser, CPC

Mary began her career in the medical field over thirty years ago. She has been a receptionist, biller, coder, manager and now an instructor. During her time in the medical field, she has spent time working for various doctors and specialists, such as Podiatry, Gynecology, Family Practice, Physical Therapy, Anesthesia and Radiology. Mary is a Certified Professional Coder with AAPC and is currently an Instructor, teaching Medical Billing, Coding, Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology.

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