How to Train for Medicaid Billing

Medicaid billing isn't something you can pick up overnight. Medicaid's regulations are complicated, the guidelines change frequently and the billing is composed of complex codes for certain procedures. To brush up on Medicaid billing skills or get an overview of the Medicaid billing process, you can take advantage of free Internet resources. To learn Medicaid billing properly, you'll need to hire a trainer.

Instructions

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  Try free web-based training modules from Medicare Learning Network. These free trainings cover topics like skilled nursing facility billing and uniform Medicaid billing. The training modules can last one to two hours and provide up-to-date information about certain aspects of Medicaid billing.

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  Learn the basics of Medicaid billing by reviewing the information at the North Carolina Division of Medical Assistance website. You'll find pertinent information about recipient eligibility, Medicaid providers, resolving denied claims and submitting claims to Medicaid.

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  Purchase and watch Medicaid billing training videos from the Coalition. The Coalition's three videos total 11 hours and cover documenting health for Medicaid, Medicaid compliance and Medicaid billing for someone with no experience.

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  Hire a Medicaid specialist to offer training in Medicaid billing. Training programs from agencies like PRMS cover consolidated billing, month-end billing, the billing process, admissions process and Medicaid compliance issues. Trainers will also review your admissions policy, referral system and financial agreement to ensure everything is in proper order.

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  Read up on Medicaid financing and Medicaid billing at the National Association of Medicaid Directors website. This will help you keep current with changes to Medicaid billing.