An electronic health record (EHR) is a systematic collection of electronic health information about individual patients or populations. Information is recorded in a digital format that is capable of being shared across different healthcare settings, by being embedded in Network-connected enterprise-wide information systems. Such records may include a whole range of data in comprehensive or summary form, including demographics, medical history. Medications and allergies, immunization status, laboratory test results, radiology images, vital signs, personal stats like age and weight and billing information. (70 hours)
The condensed billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems how to manually and electronically file claims, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and complete a clean CMS 1500 Claim Form to streamline billing procedures.
The program covers Medical word structure, Basic Anatomy and Physiology, HIPPA compliance, CMS 1500 Claim Form, ICD 10 and CPT 4 guidelines. (42 hours)
* Textbooks (student’s responsibility)
* National Health Careers Association Certification $115.00 (students’ responsibility).
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics the overall employment of medical records and health information specialists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030.
About 34,300 openings for medical records and health information specialists are projected each year, on average, over the decade
FAQs
Upon completion can I sit for the certification Electronic Health Records exam?
Yes. Upon completion you will be eligible to sit for the NHA CHERS exam.
Upon completion can I sit for the Billing and Coding certification exam?
No. Upon completion you will not be eligible to sit for the NHA CBCS exam as this is a condensed course and will not provide you with the necessary hours to sit for the exam.
Course Objectives
Students will learn Electronic Health Records and gain knowledge in Billing and Coding using an electronic record system to process claims and perform other skills related to billing purposes.
Prerequisites
Basic knowledge of computers
Curriculum
Electronic Health Records
Billing and Coding as it relates to claims
Instructor
TBD
Registration and Enrollment
This is a Hybrid training program. Consists of instructor lead virtual course with specific in- person scheduled sessions.
