Professional Development
Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist
What does an Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist do?
With the Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist career training, you’ll learn the skills needed to succeed. You’ll gain experience in handling patient data.
Where Can You Work?
An Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist is able to work in a variety of settings, including, but not limited to, doctor’s offices, hospitals, laboratories, urgent care centers, nursing homes, and clinics.
Length
19 Weeks
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
Training Materials Provided
- Expert-led video based training
- eBooks: Integrated Electronic Health Records
- eBooks: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
Cost
$4,000
Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist
Healthcare employment is projected to grow by 13% from 2021 to 2031, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. This means that over the next decade there will be nearly 2 million new positions available for those interested in healthcare.
Upon completion of this training, you’ll be able to:
- 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 and Medical Terminology
- Insurance and Billing, and Coding Essentials
- Microsoft Office Basics
- Electronic Health Records
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Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist Job Possibilities
Medical Billing Specialist
$27,000 – $51,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Medical Insurance Specialist
$32,000 – $66,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Physician Biller
$30,000 – $90,000
ESTIMATED SALARY
Certification Information
Upon completion of your training, you’ll be qualified the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist, or CEHRS, credential through the National Healthcareer Association and the the Medical Coder & Biller Certification, or MCBC, through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
Certified Health
Records Specialist
The Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist certificate ensures that you understand how to properly handle patient health records.
Medical Coder & Biller Certification
The Medical Coder & Biller Certification by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) showcases your knowledge and understanding of medical coding and billing.
Issuing Authority
Payment Options
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.
Program Comparison
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Emerge Education
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Community College
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Program & Tuition Cost
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$4,000 average
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Up to $20,000
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Exam Fees, Books & Materials
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Included
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Up to $750
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Job Ready In
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3–6 months
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24–48 months
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Schedule Flexibility
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On-demand 24/7
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Set class schedule
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Travel Requirements
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None: 100% online
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On-campus classrooms
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Student Support
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Personal Advisors: text, call and email access
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Professors: scheduled office hours
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Career Coaching
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Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers
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Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
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Content Delivery
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3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning
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Professor lectures
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Meet Your Training Specialist
Lauren Holubec is your Training Specialist. She is here to help you understand the program, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with Lauren to learn more about the program and how to achieve your career goals. If you are a manager interested in group enrollment, please contact Lauren directly so she can assist you with the enrollment process.
FAQ
You will complete the courses in this program over 19 weeks, making students job-ready in 4.5 months. The program is flexible, allowing for assignments to be completed anytime, from anywhere, 24/7.
No, these courses do not count for college credit
Yes, our training program is fully online and asynchronous.
