BUS 3050

BUS 3050 - Midwifery Billing - 1cr.

DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this course is to provide students a general understanding of midwifery billing practices, to better assist them in becoming successful in business as professional midwives.

LEARNING OBJECTIVES:

At the completion of this course, the students will be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills in the following areas:

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

ASSIGNMENTS:

• Insurance

• Medicaid

• Video