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This career enhancement certificate, offered entirely online, is 21 credit hours that prepare you for entry-level employment as a medical biller.
A medical billing specialist is responsible for preparing and submitting claims to third party payers for reimbursement. You’ll work with claims and claim denials to ensure maximum reimbursement for services provided, resolve patient billing issues, answer questions from insurance providers and be accountable for the financial health of the revenue cycle.
In this program, you’ll learn how to submit primary and secondary claims, how to verify a patient’s benefits and the steps to auditing and appealing an insurance carrier’s denial. As with all healthcare professions, there is an emphasis on confidentiality of the patient’s health record and compliant release of information.
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Stark State College - Akron
Stark State College Akron is a community college in Akron, Ohio, offering occupational education in criminal justice, HVAC, nursing, medical assisting, phlebotomy, and welding, among other fields. The campus provides degrees and certificates, with classes scheduled during the day, in the evening, and online. Some programs can be completed at Akron, while others allow students to begin at the campus and finish at Stark State’s main campus in North Canton. Associate degrees also support transfer to bachelor’s degree programs, including through a dual-admission partnership with The University of Akron. The campus offers health laboratories, small class sizes, and real-world training, and provides a range of career-focused programs alongside general associate degrees and transfer options.