BCBSM 101 training class available for new professional billing staff and others looking for a refresher

Are you new to professional office billing within the last two years or would you like a refresher course on Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan billing policies and procedures? Then we have just the class for you.

Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan will offer BCBSM 101 in four locations across the state in November. The classes will provide information on documentation and coding; self-help tools, such as web-DENIS and PARS; BlueCard^® and other important aspects of working with Blue Cross.

Here’s an overview of the format:

• Full-day classes start at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m., with registration at 8:30 a.m.
• A lunch break will be provided from 12 to 1 p.m., with lunch served at all three locations.
• Classes might extend later or end earlier depending on the number of participant questions.

To register, send an email to Jeff Holzhausen at jholzhausen@bcbsm.com. In the subject line, write “New Billing Staff” and the city where you wish to attend the class. Include the class date and the number and names of attendees expected from your office. You will receive a confirmation within 72 hours of registering.

It’s important that you register so we can have an accurate headcount for lunch. If you register, please make every attempt to attend or send an alternate.

Here’s a schedule of the dates and locations:

For more information, contact your provider consultant.