Certificate
Healthcare
Undergraduate

Medical Billing & Coding

0 credit hours

Credits awarded upon completion

Self-Paced

Progress at your own speed

4 hours

Estimated learning time

About the Certificate

Description

In the healthcare industry, medical billing and coding specialists organize patient data by assigning standardized labels for medical procedures and diagnoses.

Topics

  • Preppy's certification training program is complete and thorough to prepare students to pass the leading national certification exams. As you move through the online course, you will complete immersive and interactive segments pertaining to: reimbursement, HIPAA and compliance, medical insurance, healthcare law, ICD-10-CM coding, CPT modifiers and code procedures for respiratory, musculoskeletal system, cardiovascular, hemic, lymphatic, mediastinum, digestive, urinary, male reproductive, female, pregnancy, endocrine and nervous system, radiology, pathology, laboratory procedures and other medicine inpatient coding…and much more!

Prerequisites

  • The only requirement is that you are either currently pursuing your GED/high school diploma or have completed your GED or high school diploma.

Sections

Schedule

Asynchronous

Delivery method

Online

Deliverables

  • 0 Credits

    Academic Excellence

    Earn necessary number of credit hours for completing this content

  • Professional Program

    Launch of Career

    Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification (MBCS)

  • Hone Important Skills

    Total Upgrade

    Such as What You'll Learn : How to interpret medical terms ​Learn about the various medical specialties ​Recognize medical terms associated with various body systems ​Demonstrate the interconnectedness of body structures ​Communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment ​The Importance of Reimbursement, Compliance and HIPAA ​Identify the important role of a medical coder in upholding ethical billing practices and in obtaining reimbursement for healthcare services ​How to Correctly use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding ​Learn about CPT codes, and how to use them for coding medical procedures ​Learn about national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers, and how to apply them ​Explain the purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes

Outcomes

Prepare for the following certifications:

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC), offered through the American Academy of Professional Coders or (AAPC).
  • Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), offered through the National Healthcareer Association or (NHA).
  • Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification (MBCS), offered through the National Workforce Career Association (NWCA).

Pangea Learning's three-pillar learning model is comprised of quality skill-building, financing opportunities, and post-course job placement services, and is the only education resource to create such a student experience that is comprehensive and easy to navigate.

Pangea Learning has partnered with Preppy to present this online training course and has a shared mission to bring immersive, quality training to learners at an affordable cost. Pangea Learning and Preppy are making it possible to prepare for the emerging careers of today and tomorrow.

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