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PROGRAM SYLLABUSEntry Point into Healthcare Revenue Operations

START HERE: Medical Billing Foundation Program

Provide learners with a strong, hands-on practical foundation in the US medical billing and revenue cycle environment.

Delivery Formats: Remote Live Cohort, On-Site Interactive, Hybrid

Who This Program Is Designed For

  • Fresh graduates seeking high-demand professional careers
  • Students & entry-level job seekers in healthcare administration
  • Career switchers transitioning into US healthcare billing
  • People exploring a career in US healthcare revenue cycle operations

Core Capabilities Developed

  • Understand the basics of the US Healthcare system and how doctors get paid
  • Learn how to read medical insurance cards and verify patient coverage
  • Master the process of entering medical charges and basic billing codes
  • Submit medical claims and fix common errors to ensure fast payment
  • Read payment explanations (EOBs) and follow up on unpaid claims
  • Develop professional US communication skills to ace job interviews

Complete Program Syllabus

Detailed module breakdown and practical learning topics (6 Modules)

01

Intro to US Healthcare & Insurance

  • What is Medical Billing and how does the revenue cycle work?
  • Understanding basic terms: Copay, Deductible, Co-insurance
  • Different types of insurance: Medicare, Medicaid, and Commercial
  • HIPAA compliance: Protecting patient privacy and health data
02

Patient Registration & Verification

  • How to read an insurance card correctly
  • Verifying if a patient is active and covered for their visit
  • Understanding primary vs. secondary insurance coordination
  • Checking what specific services the insurance will pay for
03

Medical Coding Basics & Charge Entry

  • Introduction to Codes: Translating doctor visits into billing language
  • Diagnosis codes (ICD-10) vs. Procedure codes (CPT) made simple
  • Typing in patient charges accurately into billing software
  • Ensuring the doctor's notes match the services being billed
04

Submitting Claims & Fixing Rejections

  • What is a medical claim (CMS-1500 form) and how is it built?
  • Sending claims electronically to insurance companies
  • What is a Clearinghouse and why do claims get rejected?
  • Fixing simple typos and resubmitting claims quickly
05

Getting Paid (Payments & Follow-up)

  • Understanding the Explanation of Benefits (EOBs) from insurances
  • Entering insurance and patient payments into the system
  • Following up on unpaid or delayed claims (Accounts Receivable)
  • Calling insurance companies to solve payment issues and denials
06

Job Readiness & Professional Skills

  • How to write professional emails to US clients and colleagues
  • Speaking confidently on the phone with insurance representatives
  • Building a strong resume tailored for entry-level billing jobs
  • Mock interviews to help you practice and land your first role

Ready to Advance Your Capability?

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