Medical Claims Processor

What is the medical claims processor major?

Are you interested in the business aspect of health care? Do you want to be a life-long learner?  If so, BTC can help you obtain entry-level employment in the growing health insurance field as a medical claims processor or in a related occupation. As a medical claims major, you learn the analytical, problem-solving and math skills employers want in their revenue cycle. We teach you to be an expert in all aspects of health insurance, including third-party payer billing requirements, reimbursement practices, and determination of payments or denials.

What career possibilities exist in the medical claims processor field?

After graduating from the medical claims processor major, you can embark on a career as a:

  • Medical Claims Processor
  • Medical Claims Technician
  • Customer Service Representative
  • Verification Specialist
  • Payment Application Specialist
  • Medical Biller
  • Patient Business Service Representative
  • Collection Specialist
  • Claims Examiner
  • Pre-Arrival Representative
  • Accounts Receivable Specialist
  • Reimbursement Assistant
  • Assessment Representative

Many types of companies hire our medical claims processor majors, including:

  • hospitals
  • billing service companies
  • large insurance companies
  • long-term care facilities
  • government offices
  • large physician practices

What do employers expect?

Employers require the following from a medical claims processor:

  • successful completion of a Medical Claims Processor or Medical Billing training program which contains a communications and customer service component
  • the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing to establish professional relationships
  • a working knowledge of current insurance practices guided by federal, state, and local laws
  • an understanding of commercial, Medicare and Medicaid products
  • knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, basic coding procedures, and proper forms completion
  • strong proficiency in keyboarding and MS Office, particularly in MS Word and Excel
  • an aptitude for math, an eye for detail, and the ability to work in a production environment
  • the ability to maintain confidentiality and designated standards while achieving accuracy and productivity ratios
  • a serious commitment to attendance requirements is necessary

How do you get the experience you need to get hired?

Completion of our medical claims processor major can help you get the experience you need to obtain entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

How is the major structured?

30 weeks

8:30 a.m. through 2:55 p.m. Monday through Friday

What courses do I have to take to get my diploma?

  • Coding                   
  • Communications               
  • Computers (MS Word & Excel)       
  • Keyboarding                    
  • Mathematics                       
  • Medical Claims Processing           
  • Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology   
  • Medisoft                       

Do you want to know more?

You are invited to attend one of our information sessions held every Monday and Wednesday morning at 9 a.m. Bidwell Training Center’s Admissions office is ready to answer any questions. Call 1-800-516-1800.