Online Certificate in Medical Billing
offered by Kent State University

Online Certificate in Medical Billing
at
Kent State University
Overview

To provide students with the knowledge and skills they need to process and submit medical claims to insurance companies

Who should do this course?

Recent high school graduates who are interested in a career in medical billing
People who are already working in the healthcare industry and want to advance their careers to medical billing positions
People who are interested in a career change to medical billing from another field
People who want to start their own medical billing business

What are the course deliverables?

Apply current procedural (CPT) and diagnostic (ICD) codes based on medical documentation
Identify and define specific medical terminology in relation to a specific disease or diagnostic procedure
Know and understand laws, regulations and guidelines, including compliance with HIPAA related to medical billing
Create a hypothetical health insurance claim form for medical reimbursement
Apply a variety of computer skills necessary to prepare documents related to coding and billing in healthcare settings
Apply oral and written communications skills — including letters, email, memos, telephone and video — with interactions related to insurance companies, physicians and other health care professionals
Demonstrate the ability to be successful as a team member as part of a diverse environment

More about this course

The Medical Billing undergraduate certificate provides a basic understanding of software, medical terminology, coding and procedures used in medical settings such as hospitals, clinics, doctors’ offices and outsourcing facilities involved with providing billing operations

General

Requirements for 12th grade Up Arrow Icon

IELTS

Marks - 6/9
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Conditional Offer Up Arrow Icon

Yes
Applicants who do not meet the minimum University and/or program requirements may be considered for conditional admission Applicant does not meet minimum university/program requirements Applicant does not have expected academic background in the field of proposed graduate study Applicant does not meet minimum English proficiency requirements Applicant does not have final transcripts and/or degree document(s) applicants unable to take the GRE in their home country applicants may submit GMAT, MCAT, PCAT in lieu of GRE
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