Classes we offer

Become an essential anchor for a medical practice and get a competitive edge in the job market by attending the Medical Insurance Billing & Collections Certificate Program (MIBC) offered by Kris G. Patterson. This program will equip you with the necessary skills and knowledge in medical insurance billing & collections. Learn firsthand from Kris G. Patterson, an instructor with over 30 years of experience in the medical billing industry—an introduction to CPT®, ICD, HCPCS coding, and medical terminology. Become familiar with medical office operations, policy, procedures, and processing of individual claims. Learn how to bill Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, Concierge Medicine, Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury, PPO, HMO, EPO, IPA, and other payers. Develop an understanding of the revenue cycle components from the patient intake process to the completion & submission of medical insurance claims. Students are introduced to managing care plan concepts and learn how to analyze and solve complex professional claims billing problems, including rejected and denied claim management. Review and gain an understanding of various practice management reports. Critical thinking exercises to learn how to automate the billing process using cloud-based software. Set up a medical practice and post charges, payments, and adjustments from patients and insurance companies. Learn about HIPAA mandates and rules for maintaining the privacy and security of medical claims information. 

Upon completing the MBC, you'll receive a certificate from the college and access to a wealth of career opportunities in medical billing and collections. As a bonus, you'll be eligible to be added to Kris G. Patterson's database for potential job leads, further enhancing your chances of securing a rewarding position in the industry. This course is your stepping stone to a successful medical billing and collections career. 

This course is for students excited about the prospect of a rewarding career as a Medical Front Office/Medical Receptionist, also known as the Intake Coordinator (MFO). This class will equip you with comprehensive skills to start this fulfilling journey and become an integral and valued part of the medical office team, playing a crucial role in the healthcare system. The topics covered include Basic Medical Terms and Plans, Eligibility and Insurance Benefits Verification, Appointment Scheduling (Manual and Computerized), Improving Telephone Skills, Patient Arrival, Check-in and Departure, Handling Medical/Office Forms, HIPAA/Patient Privacy and confidentiality, and Medical Terminology (specific to the front office). 

Starting a Medical Insurance Billing Service (MBS) is a unique journey for each individual

Our course was designed to be flexible, allowing you to tailor your learning experience to your needs and pace. You'll learn how to obtain clients through meetings with SBA mentors (free), set your fees, explore additional services a billing service could offer, effectively market your services, and where to find HIPAA-compliant software. We also provide a Sample HIPAA Business Associate Agreement and independent Contractor Agreement, discuss various billing organization options, and guide you through getting updates from insurance companies. Furthermore, we delve into the different business structures you can consider: Sole Proprietorship, Partnership, Corporation & LLCs, providing a flexible and comprehensive learning experience that instills confidence in your ability to apply the knowledge.