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Medical Billing Specialist (Voucher Included)

Course ID: SEF-3001FMG
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The Medical Billing Specialist course offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, fraud and abuse in medical billing, and third-party payer guidelines. You will also understand all phases of the revenue cycle, including patient registration, charge capture, medical coding, claim submission, data analytics, payer reimbursement, patient billing, and collection practices. The medical terminology course introduces key concepts of medical language and human anatomy, emphasizing the interconnectedness of body systems in health and disease. The curriculum covers topics such as the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, nervous, and immune systems, along with mental health and special senses, with exams at the midterm and final stages. Students with prior knowledge can optionally test out by achieving a minimum score of 80%, replacing course content if desired. It is important to understand that this course feature only applies to the online Medical Terminology course, the standalone course, or advanced career training course bundles that include Medical Terminology. Upon completion of this course, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled, and you will also be able to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). This course offers enrollment with a voucher. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included.

Course Objectives

Describe the different stages of the revenue cycle.

Recognize federal laws that affect healthcare.

Define health insurance and medical terminology.

Use the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codebooks to assign medical codes accurately.

Outline of Instruction

Medical Terminology

Medical Billing Specialist

Contact Hours

310

CEUs

Industry Standard, State or National Certification

Certification

None

Website

None

Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements

CE or CU Articulation

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

Learning Supplies Needed

Hardware Requirements:
This course can be taken on a PC or Mac.

Software Requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word or an equivalent word-processing program.
Adobe Acrobat Reader.
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing Specialist are accessed via links in the lessons:
Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing Specialist:
ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
CPT Professional
HCPCS Level II Professional
Shipped upon completion:
CPB Certification Study Guide, from AAPC
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
*The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.