Medical Billing and Coding Part II (Microcredential)
Medical Billing and Coding Part II will present the necessary content to sit for the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) certification exam. Revenue cycle in the medical office, governmental and commercial third-party insurance carriers, coding compliance, reimbursement methods, and skills needed to fill out claim forms are discussed.
With attention to detail, a medical biller posts payments, files insurance claims, assists customers with their questions and calls, and analyzes and resubmits claims that have been denied. Medical billers are responsible for ensuring medical claims show medical necessity.
The career outlook for the medical billing and coding career continues to remain strong. Employment is expected to grow at a rate of 8 percent through 2029, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Courses
- Medical Coding
- Medical Billing, Insurance and Health Record Review
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Stackable
Credits earned in this microcredential are stackable to the following program:
Program Learning Outcomes
Upon the completion of this microcredential, students will be able to:
- Apply medical coding compliance principles when assigning correct procedural and diagnostic codes to medical reports using the three main code books.
- Understand HIPAA privacy and security standards, healthcare regulations, correct medical coding methods and nationally recognized uniform claim form practices.
- Describe and use efficient revenue cycle management in healthcare, from patient registration to insurance claim appeals.