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Medical Billing and Coding Essentials
  • Level Foundation
  • Duration 8 hours
  • Course by MedCerts
  • Offered by

About

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.

Modules

Lesson 1 - The Insurance Specialist and Revenue Cycle

    • 6 Videos
    • 2 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 1 Quiz

6 Videos

  • Industry Insight and Question
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • The Medical Insurance Field
  • Medical Insurance Basics
  • Review
  • Industry Insight Follow Up

Lesson 2 - Using and Protecting Health Information

    • 7 Videos
    • 4 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 2 Quiz

7 Videos

  • 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

Lesson 3 - The Patient Encounter

    • 6 Videos
    • 3 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 3 Quiz

6 Videos

  • Industry Insight and Question
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • Patient Registration
  • Establishing Financial Responsibility
  • Review
  • Industry Insight Follow Up

Lesson 4 - An Overview of ICD-10-CM

    • 7 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 4 Quiz

7 Videos

  • 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

Lesson 5 - Introduction to CPT

    • 4 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 5 Quiz

4 Videos

  • Industry Insight and Question
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • CPT Purpose and Sections
  • Industry Insight Follow Up

Lesson 6 - Introduction to HCPCS

    • 5 Videos
    • 1 Plugin
    • 1 Assignment
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1 Assignment

  • Lesson 6 Quiz

5 Videos

  • Industry Insight and Question
  • Introduction and Objectives
  • HCPCS Levels and Groupings
  • HCPCS Format and Tables
  • Industry Insight Follow Up

Auto Summary

Discover the "Medical Billing and Coding Essentials" course on Coursera, focusing on the role of the Insurance Billing Specialist. Ideal for beginners in Health & Fitness, it covers the revenue cycle and insurance terminology through engaging video-based instruction, interactive activities, and game-based learning. Complete this comprehensive 480-hour foundational course with a Starter subscription. Perfect for aspiring administrative healthcare professionals.

Barbara Westrick
Instructor

Barbara Westrick