3 credits | Offered: Spring Prerequisite(s):HIM 2282 with a C or better. Pre/Corequisite(s):HIM 2253 with a C or better. This course is an introduction to health insurance claims processing, carrier requirements, state and local regulations, billing for physician office, hospital, and ambulatory surgery services. Topics covered include: electronic billing, confidentiality, managed care systems, workers’ compensation, Medicare and Medicaid. Hands-on practice with medical billing software is emphasized. Lab fee.