Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Measurable skills gain
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Medical Billing Specialist with Electronic Health Records (Vouchers Included)
This comprehensive bundle will train you for one of today's fastest-growing careers. 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.
Medical Terminology is truly the language of medicine. You will study the word parts, structures, and functions of the human body. You will also learn about the disorders and medical procedures that are common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
Electronic health record specialists are critical in today's healthcare environment, where timely access to accurate patient records is vital to the safety and treatment of patients. This course teaches the skills required to become a Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), including charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing. You will be prepared to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating.
After successful completion of the course requirements, you will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled. Upon completion of this course, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will also be able to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
This course offers enrollment with vouchers. The voucher is prepaid access to sit for the certifying exam upon eligibility. Proctor fees may apply, which are not included. Students have access to a live instructor through email.
Disclaimer: To qualify for the externship applications process, students must successfully complete the online course content and have account balances up to date (at a minimum). Going through the externship application process does not guarantee an externship. COVID may be affecting the externship process or site availability in your area. Students can begin researching the steps of the application process 2 weeks prior to completing courses.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
52
Hours
444
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Massabesic Center for Adult Learning
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
84 West Road, Waterboro, Maine
Local WIB
4 - Coastal Counties Local Area 4
Name of Credential
Certified Professional Biller (CPB) and Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
None
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State/District Tuition
$3,595.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,595.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,595.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$3,595.00