May 01, 2026  
2026-2027 Catalog Draft 
    
2026-2027 Catalog Draft

MEA 141 - Medical Billing


This course is an introduction to physician office billing procedures, focusing on the factors that impact payment processing. Topics include documentation, insurance forms and the CMS-1500, and understanding different health insurance types and their billing requirements. The course also highlights common billing errors, office fee schedules, compliance with laws, and how to handle charges, payments, denials, and appeals.  Students will use simulated computer data entry for patient records, procedures and diagnostic codes, insurance processing, and electronic transmission of claims.

Credits: 3
Prerequisite: MEA 120 and MEA 131


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