You Can Be in Demand as a Healthcare Information Professional
American Career College students learn the principles of health insurance and medical billing, industry terminology, theory and practical application, communication, customer service skills, computer skills and more.
On the job, the Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller assembles patients’ health information – observations, medical or surgical interventions and treatment outcomes – making sure that patients’ initial medical charts are complete, that all forms are completed and properly identified and authenticated, and that all necessary information is in the computer.
They regularly communicate with physicians and other health professionals to clarify diagnoses or to obtain additional information. Also, they regularly use computer programs to tabulate and analyze data to improve patient care, control costs, provide documentation for use in legal actions, or use in research studies.
Daily activities of a Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller include:
- Process claims
- Interpret medical, dental and hospital claim forms
- Use provider abbreviations
- Apply hospital revenue codes
- Perform billing for Medicaid, Medicare and commercial accounts
- Analyze costs
- Determine eligibility
- Coordinate benefits
- Coding
- Collections
- Data Entry
About 40% of employment opportunities for the Health Information Examiner/Medical Biller a re found in hospitals. The rest are mostly employed in physicians’ offices, nursing care facilities, outpatient care centers , home health care services, insurance firms and public health departments.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2008-09 edition, from 2006-2016 employment in this field is expected to grow faster than the average for all industries. Job prospects are especially in high demand for individuals with a strong background in medical coding.
3 Convenient Campus Locations
Los Angeles - 4021 Rosewood Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90004
Orange County - 1200 North Magnolia Ave., Anaheim, CA 92801
Ontario - 3130 East Sedona Court, Ontario, CA 91764
About American Career College
American Career College (ACC) has been helping students succeed for over 30 years. With campuses in Los Angeles, Orange County and Inland Empire, ACC offers quality vocational nursing and healthcare career training that will provide you with the knowledge and skills you need to find a career upon graduation.
American Career College is committed to your success. We offer:
- Financial Aid Available to those who qualify
- Dedicated, Experienced Instructors
- Modern Facilities
- Employment Assistance Available*
*ACC cannot guarantee employment.