Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller Program
Health Claims Examiners/Medical Billers work on the business side of dental or medical offices. The main tasks of Health Claims Examiners/Medical Billers are to secure patient information, work with insurance companies, and submit and monitor billings for payment. This is one of the few health-related occupations in which there is no direct hands-on patient care.
If you're looking for a fast track to your diploma, ACC offers an option that allows you to complete the Medical Billing and Coding program in as little as 6 months.*
* Program lengths vary by schedule and session
"Since I don't like the sight of blood and my typing skills are excellent, I decided to enroll to become a Medical Biller. That decision changed my life. American Career College helped me get an externship and I was hired upon graduating!"
Our Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller program is designed to help you become proficient on current industry software, forms and terminology. In our Medical Billing courses, you'll even get practical experience by processing insurance claims.
The Medical Billing program at ACC offers flexible schedules to fit almost any lifestyle. The Health Claims Examiners/Medical Billing program can be taken during the day (44 weeks), in the evening (50 weeks) or in an accelerated format (25 weeks). Whichever schedule you choose, you'll be getting the same quality training that ACC has provided for over 30 years.
Your diploma from American Career College will serve you well as you start your new career in a variety of possible positions such as Health Claims Examiner, Claims Processor, Dental Biller or Insurance Biller.
Click here to contact an Admissions Advisor to learn more or call 877-832-0790 to learn more about our Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller program.
What will I be trained to do in this field?
This field is different from many in the health care industry. As a Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller, you’ll work more on the business side of the medical team. You’ll interact with patients and insurance companies as you accurately record procedures and discuss payment options.
The instruments you’ll use are databases, industry software and various reference materials. Yours is the critical responsibility to quickly and accurately record and report patient information.
What will I learn in the Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller program?
In the Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller program, you’ll enjoy a wide range of training and experience with the software, systems and terminology that will help you be successful.
The course is comprised of distinct modules related to the Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller fields followed by an externship.
- Introduction to the Health Care Professions
- Introduction to Insurance
- Terminology and Anatomy
- Medical Billing Theory
- Medical Billing Practical
- Health Claims Examining Theory
- Health Claims Examining Practical
- Health Claims Examining Clinical
- Dental Claims Examining
- Externship
As part of the course work, you’ll become familiar with:
- Billing Procedural Coding References
- Medical Office Software
- Word Processing Software
- Medical Claims Software
- Anatomical Charts and Models
- Medical/Dental Reference Books
- Anatomical Software
- Personal Computers
As you can see, a career as a Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller incorporates a wide variety of skills from basic human anatomy to personal computing.
What are some career opportunities for graduates of Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller schools?
This vital career is essential to many aspects of the health care industry. ACC graduates have gone on to rewarding careers in a variety of places such as:
- Doctors' Offices
- Clinics and Other Health Care Facilities
- Dentists' Offices
- HMOs
- Insurance Companies
- Independent Billing Companies
These are important jobs. As the medical industry expands, experienced and qualified Health Claims Examiners/Medical Billers will continue to be essential to keeping offices running smoothly.
Start Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller training by pursuing our...
- Orange County Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller program
- Ontario Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller program
- Los Angeles Health Claims Examiner / Medical Biller program
Program Information Disclosure
| O*Net Occupation Titles | Soc Code | Links to Occupational Profiles on O*Net |
| Insurance Claims Clerks: Claims Representative, Customer Service Representative (CSR), Claims Service Representative, Claims Technician, Claims Examiner, Claims Processor, Claims Customer Service Representative (Claims CSR), Insurance Specialist, Claims Adjudicator, Claims Adjuster | 43-9041.01 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-9041.01 |
| Insurance Policy Processing Clerks: Account Manager, Administrative Underwriter, Account Administrator, Agency Service Representative, Associate Financial Representative, Field Secretary, Customer Service Technician, Insurance Analyst, Premium Representative, Processing Clerk | 43-9041.02 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-9041.02 |
| Medical Secretaries: Medical Secretary, Receptionist, Unit Support Representative, Office Manager, Medical Receptionist, Patient Relations Representative (PRR), Front Office Manager, Health Unit Coordinator, Medical Office Specialist, Patient Coordinator | 43-6013.00 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00 |
| Correspondence Clerk: Correspondence Coordinator, Correspondence Clerk, Correspondence Representative, Dispute Resolution Analyst, Chargeback Specialist, Correspondent, Dispute Specialist, Beneficiary Correspondent, Claims Correspondence Clerk, Medicare Correspondence Representative | 43-4021.00 | http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-4021.00 |
| On-time Completion Rate (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario | Consolidated Rate |
| 35% | 50% | 61% | 60% |
| Placement Rate Reported to ABHES (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario |
| 71% | 71% | 64% |
| Median Loan Debt (2010/2011 Award Year) |
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| Los Angeles | Orange County | Ontario | Consolidated Median Loan Debt | |
| Title IV HEA Programs: | $9,310.00 | $9,205.00 | $9,266.00 | $9,357.50 |
| Private Loans/Institutional Financing Plan: |
0 | 0 | $175.00 | $184.25 |
Current Estimated Tuition and Fees: $17,067.50; Accelerated Schedule $13,057.50
To review the terms and definitions for the chart above, or to see the outcome information for ACC's other programs, and to view state disclosure information, visit: americancareercollege.edu/disclosures.
*U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2010-11
Not all programs are offered at all locations.
Career Fact
Employment of medical records and health information technicians is expected to increase by 20 percent, through 2018.*
