BUS 3050

Course Description

This course provides students a general understanding of midwifery billing practices to better assist them in becoming successful in business as professional midwives. Students will enhance their knowledge of the various types of billing options available, health insurance industry practices and requirements, basic terms of the billing industry and the billing process, including basic insurance coding and filing of claims. This course is a must for those wanting to bill in their practices themselves but also important understanding for midwives who will be using a professional biller. 

Learning Objectives:

1. Describe basic terms related to insurance billing 

2. Understand the overall structure of the insurance system including Medicaid and private insurers 

3. Identify the pros and cons of contracting with insurance companies 

4. Understand how contracting with insurance carriers is done 

5. Make an educated decision on whether to contract with insurance companies 

6. Know how to negotiate insurance contracts to fully benefit their practice 

7. Outline the billing process, including coding and filing claims 

8. Understand how to bill clients and insurance companies more effectively

(Midwives College of Utah, 2022).

Prerequisite: None

1 credit