HLTH5500 - Medical Reimbursement Specialist
Course Description
Participants will acquire skills in the management of patient medical accounts standard healthcare billing methodologies. Through the use of required books, participants will use the terms and practical knowledge of: coding, insurances, acronyms, compliance, fraud, abuse, and managed care. Participants may bring their own copy of the following books if they have them, (older versions allowed) CPT (Professional or standard) and ICD-10, and HCPCS books. Also, please note that intermediate computer skills are a preferred requirement to ensure your success in this program.
Course Outline
Participants will acquire skills in the management of patient medical accounts standard healthcare billing methodologies. The course includes practical knowledge of coding, insurances, acronyms, compliance, fraud, abuse, and managed care. Also, please note that intermediate computer skills are a preferred requirement to ensure your success in this program.Learner Outcomes
Upon completion, students will take the American Medical Billing Association's Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist certification exam.
Notes
For information or assistance on:
- On-line registration or general registration and payment call 808-455-0477 or email: workdev@hawaii.edu
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Patrick Leddy
Workforce Development Coordinator
psleddy@hawaii.edu
808-455-0470
Prerequisites
If you are seeking Hana Career Pathways (HCP) funding, 1 year of experience in the Billing industry is required.Applies Towards the Following Certificates
- Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist (CMRS) : Medical Reimbursement Specialist