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ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST

CAREER

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19 Weeks

PROGRAM LENGTH

$4,000.00*

Pay in full

TUITION

*You can pay as little as $267 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.

What Does A Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist Do?

The Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist program is the ultimate opportunity to learn coding, reimbursement, insurance, and everything else about health records. Through five courses—Human Anatomy and Medical Terminology, Insurance Billing and Coding Essentials, Electronic Health Records, and Microsoft Office—you’ll learn the essentials necessary for a career in a medical front office handling coding and reimbursement. 

The program will prepare you to gain certification as a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and attain the Medical Coder and Biller Certification (MCBC). After passing the exam(s), you will be qualified for the appropriate handling of personal patient data and health records, as well as document management and security, medical office procedures, medical insurance reimbursement, and back-office medical support in healthcare settings. With your knowledge of the ICD-10 codes for medical diagnoses and procedures, you will have an advantage in the billing and coding market.

Where Does A Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist Work?

An Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist can work in healthcare settings such as hospitals, physician’s offices, medical clinics, nursing homes, or insurance companies.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBook: Integrated Electronic Health Records

eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST

Outcomes

Between 2020-2030, the job market for Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialists is projected to experience significant growth of 33.9%, indicating a high demand for professionals in this field. For entry-level positions, the salary range typically falls between $27,000 and $51,000, highlighting the potential earnings for individuals starting their careers as Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialists.

Skills Learned

Upon completion of our Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist program you’ll learn a number of skills, including:
  • Understand basic human anatomy and the terminology utilized in medical billing
  • Identify and comply with HIPAA/HITECH, CMS and other healthcare regulations and laws
  • Employ Electronic Health Record and related Practice Management applications
  • Differentiate between CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS codes and know how to file a claim
  • Comprehend payment adjudication, various claim statuses, and the resubmission process

COURSES - 19 WEEKS

Professionalism in Allied Health
Introduction to Human Anatomy, Physiology, & Medical Terminology
Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials
Microsoft Office Basics
Electronic Health Records

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALIST JOB POSSIBILITIES

Medical Insurance
Specialist

$32,000 – $66,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Medical Billing
Specialist

$27,000 – $51,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

Physician
Biller

$30,000 – $90,000
ESTIMATED SALARY

ISSUING AUTHORITY

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CEHRS

Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist

Become a medical records specialist with a CEHRS certification through the NHA. A Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist provides critical support to healthcare facilities in the proper handling of patient information and national certification will lead to a fulfilling career.

MCBC

Medical Coder & Biller Certification

Our Billing & Coding certification program provides you with all the skills you need to obtain the Medical Coder & Biller Certification, or MCBC, through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA). Our programs will prepare you for the Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC) exam and open doors to successfully begin a career in medical billing and coding.

PLEASE NOTE: You may be required to pass a drug test and or background check prior to employment in this profession.

ELECTRONIC HEALTH RECORDS AND REIMBURSEMENT SPECIALISTPAYMENT OPTIONS

In addition to the following payment options, we offer special corporate volume pricing. Visit the Corporate page for details.

Pay in full using any major credit card, PayPal, or Venmo. Select “credit card” as your payment option.

Apply for PayPal Credit and pay zero interest if your balance is paid in full within 6-months. Complete a quick application and you’ll receive a credit decision within seconds.

Pay for your training with an education loan through  Meritize.

Complete the course registration process to reserve your seat using one of these options.

 

Many employers have education programs or will pay for continued education! Select “Corporate Invoice” if you need an invoice to process payment through company training tuition assistance/reimbursement plans. 

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​

Many employers offer education assistance programs. Download the brochures to show your employer the benefit of upskilling their employees.

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

PROFESSIONAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT Community College
Program & Tuition Cost
$5,000 average
Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials
Included
Up to $750
Job Ready In
3–6 months
24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility
On-demand 24/7
Set class schedule
Travel Requirements
None: 100% online
On-campus classrooms
Student Support
Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching
Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery
3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
Professor lectures

MEET YOUR WORKFORCE TRAINING SPECIALIST!

April is your Workforce Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options, and succeed! Get in touch with her to learn more about the program, Professional Workforce Development, and how to achieve your workforce development goals!

FAQ

Top skills a Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist should possess include great communication, listening, attention to details, dexterity, organization, basic computer knowledge, and passion for helping patients

No, these courses do not count for college credit

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