- International Fees
International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
Course Overview
In this course, you will explore the Wolf billing software system, including data entry for both manual and computer billing to the Medical Services Plan (MSP) of British Columbia. We will address billing for visits, supplementary items, and diagnostic procedures carried out in a medical office, a hospital, or home. It is essential that you learn how to accurately process claims and forms related to alternate billing such as what is needed for WorkSafeBC, the Insurance Corporation of BC, reciprocal procedures, and private companies. Emphasis is placed on the Preamble, Fee, and Diagnostic Code Schedule from MSP of BC. You will create a computerized medical clinic, register new doctors, new patients, and newborns. You will generate an electronic appointment schedule with appointment codes and computer reports through to the completion of accurate billing records.
Prerequisite(s)
- No prerequisites are required for this course.
Credits
3.0
Domestic fees
$438.01 - $446.76 See individual course offerings below for actual costs.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
- Explain why it is important to maintain confidentiality when performing medical billing.
- Complete alternate billing and collection procedures.
- Locate information on eligibility, services covered, services not covered, fee codes, and diagnostic codes by navigating the Medical Services Plan website.
- Bill the Medical Services Plan by using the Preamble, Fee, and Diagnostic Code Schedule from MSP of BC.
- Follow the steps of submission using Teleplan.
- Reject bills by following the appropriate guidelines.
- Demonstrate how to register patients, perform basic MSP billing, bill WorkSafeBC, bill ICBC, bill reciprocally, bill private and third party companies, and interpret explanatory codes when dealing with billing rejections.
- Generate posted medical billing reports that demonstrate accuracy and attention to detail.
- Apply problem solving skills to find and edit medical billing errors.
- Register new doctors to an existing clinic by assigning new appointment codes, setting up an electronic appointment schedule, and scheduling patients into computerized day sheets.
Effective as of Fall 2018
Related Programs
Medical Billing Practices (OFFC 1007) is offered as a part of the following programs:
- Indicates programs accepting international students.
School of Business + Media
- Healthcare Unit Clerk
Associate Certificate Part-time
- Medical Office Assistant
Associate Certificate Part-time
Course Offerings
Spring/Summer 2025
Below are three offerings of OFFC 1007 for the Spring/Summer 2025 term.
CRN 69923
Dates
Apr 07 - Jun 23 Loading
- CRN 69923
- $438.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 07 - Jun 23 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tricia George
Course outline
Important information
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program. No class Monday, April 21 and Monday, May 19. Class material will be provided outside of class hours to complete on your own time.
Status
CRN 62805
Dates
Apr 08 - Jun 24 Loading
- CRN 62805
- $438.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 08 - Jun 24 | Tue | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Raquel Reyes
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program.
Status
CRN 69255
Dates
Apr 09 - Jun 25 Loading
- CRN 69255
- $438.01 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 09 - Jun 25 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Raquel Reyes
Course outline
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- Important course information will be sent to you prior to your course start date. Check your myBCIT email account to access this information.
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or program.
Status
Fall 2025
Below are two offerings of OFFC 1007 for the Fall 2025 term.
CRN 51948
Dates
Sep 08 - Nov 24 Loading
- CRN 51948
- $446.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 08 - Nov 24 | Mon | 18:00 - 21:00 | Distance |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Tricia George
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or programs. Please note there is no class October 13. Course material will be delivered asynchronously that week.
Status
CRN 50929
Dates
Sep 10 - Nov 26 Loading
- CRN 50929
- $446.76 Domestic fees
Class meeting times
| Dates | Days | Times | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 10 - Nov 26 | Wed | 18:00 - 21:00 | Online |
Duration
12 weeks
Instructor
Raquel Reyes
Course outline
Course outline TBD — see Learning Outcomes in the interim.
Important information
- Internet delivery format.
- Departmental approval needed
- International fees are typically 3.25 times the domestic tuition. Exact cost will be calculated upon completion of registration.
- Registration is restricted to students accepted into the Healthcare Unit Clerk or Medical Office Assistant programs. This course is delivered live and online via Microsoft Teams at set times each week. You will need a computer with a webcam, microphone, and stable internet connection to participate in class. Contact sobm-moa@bcit.ca for questions related to this course or programs.
Status
Programs and courses are subject to change without notice.