Lifelong Learning - Courses and Registration

Get your start in a thriving career path. Enjoy learning from a knowledgeable, attentive, and caring instructor while gaining the knowledge you need in this two-part series. The first part will cover the five modules of medical billing, HIPAA compliance, insurance/commercial billing, customer service, and collection. Walk away understanding insurance verification, claim submission, commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Part two will cover claim follow-up, refunds, and collection. The textbook is included in the course cost. A certificate of completion will be provided at the culmination of class. To guarantee your seat, prepay at www.visionmedicalbillingservices.com. These courses fill up fast! Register online for this class and pay by credit or debit card on the first night. Checks and money orders cannot be accepted.

Syllabus for Medical Billing I & II

Provider: Vision Medical Billing Services, Gwen Thompson
Course run time: 32 hours

Course Description:
Get your start in a thriving career path. Enjoy learning from a knowledgeable, attentive, and caring instructor while gaining the knowledge you need in this two-part series. The first part will cover the five modules of medical billing, HIPAA compliance, insurance/commercial billing, customer service, and collection. Walk away understanding insurance verification, claim submission, commercial insurance, Medicare, and Medicaid. Part two will cover claim follow-up, refunds, and collection. The textbook is included in the course cost. A certificate of completion will be provided at the culmination of class.

Order of Instruction:
Medical Billing I
Module 1: Medical billing
Module 2: HIPAA compliance
Module 3: Insurance/commercial billing
Module 4: Customer service
Module 5: Collections
Medical Billing II
Module 1: Claim follow-up
Module 2: Refunds
Module 3: Collections continued

Note: Every effort has been made to provide a complete and accurate syllabus; however, specific changes may be made as needed. The instructor reserves the right to make exceptions or amend course requirements and syllabus as deemed necessary.

"I am so happy, I finally got a great job! My job search has lasted 10 long months, and my phone didn’t start ringing regularly until after I started taking Gwen's Medical Billing Course! Gwen has no idea just how much she has helped changed my life and my kids lives. Thank you, Gwen, from the fullness of my heart!!! Deanna Householder

"It was great. In fact, because of this class, I am in the process of opening my own business." Bryan Doreko Paul Smith

"I say yes [to providing a testimonial] because the teacher really teaches everything that you want to know." Marcus Beatty

"Thoroughly enjoyed this instructor. Gwen makes learning medical billing fun!" Jaime Mitchell

"Course was informational, presented in a professional, yet fun, manner." Crystal Bryant

"Gwen was a good teacher. If we asked the same question 10 times, she always responded with a smile and repeated the answer for the 10th time." Cynthia Weatherspoon

As sole proprietor of Vision Medical Billing Services (VMBS), Gwendolyn Thompson has over 13 years of medical billing experience. Currently employed with a pharmacy company in Cary, NC, she started VMBS to support providers with reimbursement challenges and prospective students in their knowledge quest. She covers medical billing for emergency room physicians, family practice, radiology and pharmacy. Those starting in the fi eld should possess patience and organizational skills as primary attributes. Starting salaries are generally between $10 and $12 an hour.