HI 4000
Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist
Learn to properly handle and manage patient records and successfully file insurance claims for reimbursement in this dual certification program.
Program Overview
Certifications earned
With coding, reimbursement and electronic health records certifications, you’ll have the flexibility to work in physician offices, insurance billing offices, reference laboratories, nursing home facilities, wellness clinics and hospitals who all desire your expertise in the field. Responsibilities could include handling personal patient data and health records, document management and security, medical insurance reimbursement and back-office medical support in healthcare settings.
- 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
What You’ll Learn – HI 4000 Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist
Our Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist program is the ultimate opportunity to learn coding, reimbursement, insurance and everything health records. Through five courses – Human Anatomy & Medical Terminology, Insurance Billing, & 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.
Our program will prepare you to gain certification as a Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and attain the Medical Coder & 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 the advantage in the billing and coding market.
Career opportunities available to you with these certifications include Electronic Health Records Specialist, EMR / EHR Assistant, Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator, Records Documentation Specialist, Medical Office Computer Specialist/Assistant, Medical Records Clerk, Professional Medical Biller and more!
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Program Details
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
- Expert-led video based training
- eBook: Integrated Electronic Health Records
- eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
*The cost of all materials needed for this program are covered by MedCerts. They are not included in the tuition costs and the student is not liable for any costs or fees related to the above materials.
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
Career Outlook
Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist
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Tuition Cost
Certified Electronic Health Records and Reimbursement Specialist Training Online
- Interest rates from 0-12%
Active Duty Military Grants
MedCerts accepts education benefits from the Department of Defense for Active Duty Army, Coast Guard and Air Force.
Military Spouse Grants
Spouses of Active Duty Service Members in certain ranks may be eligible for assistance up to $2,000 per fiscal year.
Workforce Grants
MedCerts partners with American Job Centers in 30+ states and accepts Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) and other workforce grant funding.
FAQs
MedCerts’ Electronic Health Records and Medical Reimbursement Specialist Certification Training Program—Frequently Asked Questions
An Electronic Health Records and Medical Reimbursement Specialist manages patient records and processes insurance claims in healthcare settings. They are skilled in coding, billing, compliance with healthcare regulations and the use of electronic health record (EHR) systems.
The career outlook for Electronic Health Records and Medical Reimbursement Specialists is very positive, with available jobs expected to grow by 8% over the next ten years.
Salaries can range from $35,000 to $77,000 annually, depending on experience, location and the specific office or clinic.
To become an Electronic Health Records and Medical Reimbursement Specialist, complete a training program like the one offered by MedCerts. Graduates will be prepared to take certification exams such as the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC).
In the MedCerts online Electronic Health Records and Medical Reimbursement Specialist certification training course, you will learn a comprehensive range of skills, including:
Human anatomy and medical terminology
Insurance billing and coding essentials
Microsoft Office basics
Electronic health records (EHR) management
Patient data handling and document management
Medical insurance reimbursement processes
Back-office support in healthcare settings
The enrollment requirements include earning a High School Diploma or GED, internet access, course registration and payment.
Tuition is competitively priced at $4,000. The cost includes all of your materials and registration fees for your exams.
Yes, payment plans are available as low as $346 per month. Additionally, students may qualify for government funding and scholarships.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs like:
The total program duration is 19 weeks.
The program is developed with collaboration from industry-recognized subject matter experts and includes interactive simulations, interviews with real-world experts, game-based learning and more, catering to every type of learner.
Yes, the program includes a strategic exam preparation process and dedicated Student Success Advisors to provide tailored support based on performance.
The course includes expert-led video-based training, two eBooks (“Integrated Electronic Health Records” and “Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach”), competency assessments and the national certification exam fee. All materials needed for the program are covered by MedCerts.
Some MedCerts programs are restricted in certain states or regions. Please review our State Restriction page to view what restrictions there may be in your state/region or residence of employment and ensure you are eligible for enrollment.
We’re not institutionally accredited as a training provider, but the certifications you’ll earn in this program are accredited through the exam-issuing authorities, AMCA and the NHA. So while our school itself doesn’t hold accreditation, you’ll earn an accredited certification upon passing your national exams.
Disclaimers
- While MedCerts training and related target certifications may be accepted and/or approved by your state of residency, employers reserve the right to dictate prerequisite education, experience, or certification/licensure requirements for their positions. We strongly advise students to research target job posts from area employers and relevant state requirements, barriers, or restrictions prior to enrollment to ensure eligibility upon graduation.
