Prerequisites:
There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Certification Requirements:
You will need a high school diploma or equivalent to be eligible to sit for national certification exams. Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US.
Hardware Requirements:
- This course must be taken on a PC or Mac.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
- Microsoft Word Online.
- Adobe Acrobat Reader.
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:
- Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)
The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing Specialist are accessed via links in the lessons:
- Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
- Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing Specialist:
- ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
- CPT Professional
- HCPCS Level II Professional
Shipped upon completion of Medical Billing Specialist:
- CPB Certification Study Guide, from AAPC
The following access will be from your instructor once you begin Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist:
- You will receive an access code from your instructor to access your MOSS 4.0. MOSS 4.0 is the simulated EHR you will be using during the course for your assignments.
Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
*The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.