Learn legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, including HIPAA compliance, fraud and abuse in medical billing, and third-party payer guidelines. You will also understand all phases of the revenue cycle, including patient registration, charge capture, medical coding, claim submission, data analytics, payer reimbursement, patient billing, and collection practices. Students will be taught charting, HIPAA compliance, electronic health record management, and insurance and billing. Medical terminology included. You will be prepared to work on a health information management team, auditing records, compiling reports for patient tracking, and coordinating the systems that keep our healthcare facilities operating. Successful completion of the course prepares you to sit for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist (CEHRS) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Exam vouchers are included. This class WILL NOT count towards FCPS Highschool Credit. Discounts are not permitted. |