Healthcare and Medical Coding Fundamentals

Unlock the Secrets of Medical Coding to Advance Your Healthcare Career!

Hours: 30 Hours
Duration: 12 months
Level: Beginner
Average Completion: 6 Months
Language: English
Enrolled: 0 Students

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Healthcare and Medical Coding Fundamentals

12 months of Full Access

Is This the Right Career for You?

1. Start today

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Complete industry-recognized certification and develop your employment strategy to begin your dream job.

6 Reasons to Complete Your Healthcare and Medical Coding Fundamentals Training With Us

Flexibility

With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule.

Support

Our online training comes with access to real, live support personnel that will help you through every step from our admissions adviser who will assist you with selecting the right training for you, to our student adviser who will be there with you during your entire training journey.

Relevancy

We have tailored our programs to provide comprehensive training in the technical and soft skills employers are looking for. With direct input and feedback from industry leaders and hiring managers, our program aligns with exactly what you need to successfully enter the workforce.

Certification

Our career training not only gives you the knowledge you need but preparation for the certification exams relevant to your desired career path. If you are pursuing an exciting new career in a field with a national certification, our program will both prepare you to sit for the exam but will often include a voucher for the exam cost.

Simulations and Case Studies

Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job.

Engaging and Interactive

Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end.

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Program Description

Being a part of the healthcare industry offers numerous diverse career opportunities and benefits. Working in healthcare offers an inherent nobility by helping people when they need it most. A career in healthcare offers job stability, competitive compensation, and the opportunity for growth. The medical coding profession promises even more great opportunities by giving professionals the choice of work environments, numerous diverse specializations, flexibility in their schedule, and even the chance to become self-employed. This course provides the necessary fundamentals for starting a successful career in healthcare. Learners will explore the basic foundation and history of healthcare, communications in healthcare and its importance, the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), documenting and maintaining medical records in accordance with HIPAA regulations, the advantages of being a medical coder, and the steps to start a successful career in the medical coding field. After successfully completing this course you will have a great foundation for continuing your journey to a rewarding career in healthcare!

The Medical Coding profession offers flexibility, high compensation, and stability as one of the highest in demand healthcare careers. Entering the world of Medical Coding allows you to explore many different opportunities such as multiple work environments and unique types of coding. Though a wonderful profession to pursue, Medical Coding is not the perfect career for everyone. This course allows you to explore both the healthcare industry and a Medical Coding career to determine if it is right for you. In this course, we will introduce you to the fundamentals of healthcare, communicating in healthcare, documenting and record keeping in healthcare, and being a medical coder. These topics will give you a glimpse into the healthcare arena and help you decide if this is the right career path for you!

Upon completion of this course learners will be proficient at:
• Understanding the development and service requirements of healthcare settings.
• Discerning between the different settings of clinical and administrative environments.
• Using principles and methods of etiquette in healthcare
• Time management skills and the proper use of technology.
This class is an independent-study course. Students will have all the resources needed to successfully complete the course within the online material. A student helpdesk is available for technical support during the course enrollment.
Though you are provided a full 12 months access to your program, the average completion time is only 6 months!

Healthcare and Medical Coding Fundamentals FAQs

To request more information, you can contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.

Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

To take an online course, you will need to have access to an internet connection and an internet ready device such as a laptop, PC, or tablet. For course specific requirements, please visit the course page or contact a registration adviser today.

Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.

No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.

We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact form, or toll free at 1-855-201-6910.

Duration is the amount of time you will receive access to your course. Durations vary by course and range between 1 month and 12 months. If you complete your course before your duration ends you will continue to have access to your course until the duration period ends.

Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.

Our online courses are open enrollment, so you can start immediately. If you are using any third-party funding to cover your course tuition, your start date may be a future date determined by your funding program.

Once enrolled, you will be assigned a client adviser who will provide you with customer and technical support. Your client adviser will supply you with your course access information, any needed materials, and be available to answer any questions you have during your training experience. They will regularly check-in with you to monitor your progress and assist you with staying on track. You will also be assigned to a course mentor who will provide curriculum support throughout your training. Your mentor is available to answer any questions you have on your course curriculum, will monitor your progress and understanding of the curriculum, and may give assignments or quizzes.

If you experience any trouble accessing your course including technical issues or lost login credentials, please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at helpdesk@worldeducation.net.

Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.

Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.


Upon completion of this course the learner will be able to:
• Describe the different forms of communication
• Explain the different types of disciplinary actions in healthcare
• Communicate professionally and divisively within a healthcare setting
• Outline how good communication skills can improve the workplace environment both for patients and workers
• Describe the best practices for medical record keeping and documentation
• Practice medical record keeping and documentation skills
• Understand the HIPAA laws in a US healthcare setting
• Describe the benefits and advantages of being a medical coder
• List the different industry certifications offered through AHIMA and AAPC
• Describe the advantages of AHIMA and AAPC membership
• List the career advantages of obtaining an industry certification

"All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:

Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10; Mac OS x 10 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader"

Certification

After completing this program students will be prepared to sit for any of the billing and coding certification exam. **Some certification exams have additional requirements**
Included in this program is the CBCS certification from NHA! Individuals with a CBCS certification from NHA gain access to the knowledge and training they need to prepare for a rewarding and meaningful career as a sought-after Billing & Coding Specialist.
As a CBCS, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
Gather/review essential patient information
Verify required documentation before patient information is released
Prevent fraud/abuse by auditing billing
Support coding and billing process
Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures
Submit claims for reimbursement
Coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement
Billing & Coding Specialists have an expansive range of opportunities for employment. The skills learned through the NHA CBCS certification are essential to hospitals, physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities and even insurance companies and consulting firms. Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.

Status

World Ed Included

Description

Certification

Exam

Certified Billing Coding Specialiist (CBCS)


Features

• 100% Online, Self-Paced
• Open Enrollment
• Admissions and Student Support
• Multimedia Rich and Interactive Content