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Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization
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Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals Specialization

Gain the Medical Billing and Coding Fundamentals. Prepare for a career in the Medical Billing industry by gaining an understanding of the language of insurance, revenue cycles, and more.

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Get in-depth knowledge of a subject

(1,262 reviews)

Beginner level

Recommended experience

Flexible schedule
1 month at 10 hours a week
Earn a career credential
Share your expertise with employers

Overview

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Describe the phases of the revenue cycle

  • Gain an understanding of basic insurance terminology

What’s included

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Taught in English
15 practice exercises

Specialization - 3 course series

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills

  • Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges

  • Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction

Skills you'll gain

Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Communication
Category: Time Management
Category: Trustworthiness
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Professionalism
Category: Cultural Diversity
Category: Teamwork
Category: Patient Education and Support
Category: Compassion
Category: Empathy
Category: Ability To Meet Deadlines
Category: Professional Development
Category: Relationship Building

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Recognize the structure and function of human body systems

  • Gain an understanding of the directional terms in relationship to the human body

  • Discuss pathology, the disease process, and endoscopy

Skills you'll gain

Category: Anatomy
Category: Oncology
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Pathology
Category: Biology
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Medical Science and Research
Category: Vital Signs

What you'll learn

  • Describe the phases of the revenue cycle

  • Gain an understanding of basic insurance terminology

  • Demonstrate knowledge of confidentiality and billing laws, regulations, and standards

  • Explain verification of patient financial responsibility and insurance information

Skills you'll gain

Category: Medical Billing and Coding
Category: Medical Privacy
Category: Revenue Cycle Management
Category: ICD Coding (ICD-9/ICD-10)
Category: Patient Registration
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Practice Management Software
Category: Information Privacy
Category: Medical Office Procedures
Category: Care Management
Category: Payment Processing
Category: Copayment Collection and Processing
Category: Data Security
Category: Medical Records
Category: Health Care Procedure and Regulation
Category: Medicare
Category: Health Information Management and Medical Records
Category: Health Information Management
Category: Data Entry
Category: Electronic Medical Record

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Instructors

Jennifer Zabel
MedCerts
14 Courses92,965 learners
Barbara Westrick
MedCerts
1 Course35,414 learners

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