Title: Module 3 Introduction: (CU1 M3) Working with Patient Accounts
Course: SkillsCom CRS 110 14.0 > Section: Credit Unit 1 Module 3

In this Module, you will learn about working with patient accounts. You will demonstrate an understanding of some very specific skills that are necessary to provide patient care and perform as a medical coding and reimbursement specialist.

In practicality, most financial records used in today’s provider offices are part of a larger network practice management system.  Therefore many of the functions, calculations, and vocabulary necessary to understand these accounts, troubleshoot, or correct errors are automated.  We will be conducting all of our patient account work manually so I would recommend a simple calculator at your disposal.

Module Outcomes:

- Describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including: non-sufficient funds (NSF) check
- Describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including:collection agency transaction
- Describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including:credit balance
- Describe types of adjustments made to patient accounts including:third party
- Identify types of information contained in the patient's billing record
- Explain patient financial obligations for services rendered.
- Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: payments
- Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: charges
- Perform accounts receivable procedures to patient accounts including posting: adjustments