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There are 3 modules in this course
"Did you know that 90% of hospital bills contain errors, costing the healthcare system $750 billion annually? This Short Course was created to help health administration professionals master the foundational skills that prevent costly billing mistakes and ensure timely reimbursements.
By completing this course, you'll be able to confidently navigate medical coding systems, understand how claims move through the payment process, and submit electronic claims that get processed quickly and accurately. You'll master the essential terminology that payers use, recognize common billing codes, and follow proven guidelines for charge entry that healthcare facilities rely on every day.
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
• Recognize common medical billing codes and payer-specific terminology
• Understand the fundamental stages of a claim life-cycle
• Apply charge entry guidelines to submit an electronic claim
This course is unique because it combines hands-on practice with real claim scenarios, giving you the confidence to handle billing processes from day one. You'll work with the same tools and workflows that medical offices use daily, ensuring your skills transfer immediately to the workplace.
To be successful in this course, you should have a background in basic healthcare concepts and computer literacy."
Learners will master essential medical coding systems and payer terminology that form the foundation of accurate claim processing and revenue cycle success.
What's included
2 videos1 reading2 assignments
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2 videos•Total 6 minutes
The $750 Billion Problem: Why Accurate Medical Coding Saves Healthcare•3 minutes
ICD-10 and CPT Codes: The Foundation of Medical Billing•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Decoding Payer Language: Essential Terminology for Successful Claims•10 minutes
Medical Coding and Terminology Knowledge Check•3 minutes
Module 2: Understanding Claim Lifecycle
Module 2•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learners will master the complete claim processing journey, from initial submission through final payment, enabling proactive problem-solving and efficient revenue cycle management.
What's included
3 videos1 reading3 assignments
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3 videos•Total 15 minutes
From Chaos to Cash Flow: How Understanding Claims Transforms Healthcare Revenue•3 minutes
Claim Journey: Mapping the Path from Submission to Payment•6 minutes
Claim Roadblocks: Spotting and Solving Processing Problems•6 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
Inside the System: How Different Payers Process Claims•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 16 minutes
Mastering Claim Status Tracking: Your Revenue Cycle Detective Workshop•5 minutes
"Building Your Claim Roadmap: Workflow Analysis and Optimization "•8 minutes
Claim Lifecycle Mastery Assessment•3 minutes
Module 3: Electronic Claim Submission
Module 3•1 hour to complete
Module details
Learners will master systematic charge entry processes and electronic submission workflows that ensure compliance with payer requirements and maximize first-pass claim acceptance rates.
What's included
2 videos1 reading3 assignments
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2 videos•Total 11 minutes
Industry Insights: How Traffic Analysis Drives Marketing ROI•4 minutes
Electronic Claim Submission Mastery: Building Clean Claims That Process Successfully•8 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
The Complete Guide to Accurate Charge Entry and Quality Assurance•10 minutes
3 assignments•Total 33 minutes
Hands-On Electronic Submission: Building Clean Claims That Process Successfully•15 minutes
Electronic Claim Submission Assessment•3 minutes
Medical Billing Mastery: Comprehensive Skills Assessment•15 minutes
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