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7 hours

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Mode of learning

Online

Difficulty level

Beginner

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Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
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  • Flexible deadlines Reset deadlines in accordance to your schedule.
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  • Course 3 of 3 in the Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization
  • Beginner Level This is a beginner course and does not require any prior healthcare or medical background
  • Approx. 7 hours to complete
  • English Subtitles: English
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  • Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials is a comprehensive course with insight and focus on the role of the Insurance Billing Specialist. The course provides foundational knowledge required of an administrative allied healthcare professional. Emphasis is placed on the revenue cycle and basic insurance terminology.
  • In this course, students are exposed to a variety of eLearning elements that allow hands-on interaction with the screen for an engaging education. In addition to video-based instruction that provides foundational knowledge, a variety of other learning methods are utilized for engagement, entertainment, and inspiration throughout training. These may include interactive skill activities, game-based learning, and an immersive environment for critical thinking skills.
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Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
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Curriculum

Module 1

Industry Insight and Question

Introduction and Objectives

The Medical Insurance Field

Medical Insurance Basics

Review

Industry Insight Follow Up

Module 2

Industry Insight and Question

Introduction and Objectives

The Medical Record and Documentation

HIPAA, HITECH, and ACA

Other Healthcare Laws and Regulations

Review

Industry Insight Follow Up

Module 3

Industry Insight and Question

Introduction and Objectives

Patient Registration

Establishing Financial Responsibility

Review

Industry Insight Follow Up

Module 4

Industry Insight and Question

Introduction and Objectives

Development of the ICD-10-CM

ICD-10-CM Alphabetic Index

Tabular List

Review

Industry Insight Follow Up

Industry Insight and Question

Introduction and Objectives

CPT Purpose and Sections

Industry Insight Follow Up

Industry Insight and Question

Introduction and Objectives

HCPCS Levels and Groupings

HCPCS Format and Tables

Industry Insight Follow Up

Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
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    Important Dates

    May 25, 2024
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