This course provides foundational knowledge and practical skills in medical billing, coding, and reimbursement processes across healthcare settings. Students learn to interpret medical documentation, apply ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II codes, navigate insurance claim workflows, and understand regulatory and compliance requirements. Emphasis is placed on accuracy, ethical billing practices, and real-world application through case studies and hands-on coding exercises.
Number of Units: 2.0 graduate-level extension credit(s) in semester hours
Who Should Attend: Anyone interested in entering the medical field as an administrative medical professional. The course will cover patient insurance plan coverage, provider insurance plan reimbursements, patient rights to privacy, HIPAA, medical billing terminology and an introduction to diagnosis and procedural coding. These skills will assist in obtaining an entry level front offive or medical billing position in a physician's office.
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Medical billing and coding is the process of translating healthcare services and procedures into standardized codes used for insurance claims, reimbursement, and accurate record-keeping.
Upon completion of this course, you will be able to:
This course is designed for anyone seeking a career as an administrative medical professional in healthcare. It is ideal for individuals who want to learn medical insurance billing, coding fundamentals, and HIPAA compliance, and for those preparing for entry-level positions in medical billing or front-office healthcare roles.
Graduates can pursue entry-level positions as medical billers; coding specialists; and front-office administrative staff in physician offices, clinics, hospitals, and other outpatient healthcare settings.
While this course provides foundational skills, it can support preparation for professional certifications such as Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
No prior medical experience is required. The course is designed to teach beginners the fundamentals of insurance plans, billing, coding, and HIPAA compliance.
There are no prerequisites.
Assignments include written exercises and quizzes based on the course readings and presentations, as well as practical exercises in submitting and reviewing medical insurance claims. The course also includes a final project that synthesizes learning across billing, coding, and insurance procedures.
This is a two-unit graduate-level extension credit course, which documents professional learning but does not automatically count toward a 麻豆传媒团队 master鈥檚 degree.
There are no application deadlines. Once enrolled, you have 180 days to complete the course at your own pace.
As a self-paced course, completion time varies based on your schedule. All assignments must be finished within 180 days from enrollment.
You can register by purchasing the course on this page. Early registration is recommended to secure your spot in the course.
Yes. Your instructor provides written feedback on assignments and final projects, and you can reach out to them any time with questions.聽
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