Insurance Basics

$62.00

Description

Accurate insurance plan selection is a critical job function for those who perform revenue cycle functions. This course was created to help you gain a better understanding of insurance plan benefit designs thus enhancing your communication with patients. We will discuss common terminology, insurance plan designs, networks, insurance benefits and medical necessity. Accurate registration is the foundation for an accurate claim and timely payment for services provided.

Objectives:

Lesson 1

  • Identify common insurance plan types
  • Recognize and use common insurance terms
  • Demonstrate your understanding of basic insurance plan design
  • Demonstrate your ability to calculate an estimated patient responsibility based on plan design

Lesson 2

  • Pre-authorization and Notifications of Admission
  • Basic understanding of Real Time Eligibility
  • Importance of entering correct insurance information

Target Audience

  • Patient Access Services
  • Schedulers
  • Business Services
  • Ancillary Departments with Registration Responsibility

CE Credits

AHIMA This program has been approved for 1 continuing education unit for use in fulfilling the continued education requirements of the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Granting prior approval from AHIMA does not constitute endorsement of the program content or its program sponsor.

  • Domain: Revenue Cycle Management

Purchasing Details

  • Upon purchase, you will have a 6-month subscription to this course. This will allow you the opportunity to complete and review as often as you like for 6 months.
  • Courses are accessed through www.haugenacademy.com.
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253 reviews for Insurance Basics

4.2
4.2 out of 5 paws (based on 253 reviews)
Top dog!53%
Doggone good!20%
It was OK.22%
It was a bit RUFF.2%
Bad to the bone.3%

 

September 8, 2025

Information was good but there are to many words per screen so it was hard to understand where I was when reading.

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Haugen Academy Learner
September 2, 2025

I wish the course was more interactive.

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Haugen Academy Learner
August 19, 2025

Well done and prepared

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AnneMarie
June 9, 2025

instead of having to read all the terms have instructor read along with

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Haugen Academy Learner
March 12, 2025

Very informative and easy to follow content

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December 26, 2024

this course truly helped me with the basic knowledge of understanding insurance

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Haugen Academy Learner
December 10, 2024

Was great information to learn more about to gain more knowledge with insurance.

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Haugen Academy Learner
November 2, 2024

The way this course was set up was good to comprehend, read and understand. Great examples and my score reflects the way the course was set up

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Shawna
September 26, 2023

Nice course!

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