Micro-Credentials Medical Billing
Medical Billing
Earn a micro-credential in Medical Billing from Oklahoma State University – Oklahoma City (OSU-OKC).
Program Description
The Medical Billing micro-credential will allow students to identify and navigate the healthcare reimbursement for services. Medical billers apply the codes from the medical coders to billing system, so insurers and patients are correctly invoiced. Attention to detail is important to avoid rejected claims or overcharging. Knowledge of the health plans, payer types, and healthcare regulations requires highly specialized professionals. Medical billers are vital for the financial health of the business of medicine for physicians and provider organizations. Managing the claims through the revenue cycle process is key to being successful. OSU-OKC is an education provider for the AAPC and utilized the AAPC curriculum for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB).
What classes are needed for this micro-credential?
- BIOL 1012 - Biological and Medical Terminology
- HCM 1103 - Healthcare Intro to Billing and Coding
- HCM 1153 - Healthcare Law and Ethics
- HCM 1173 - Healthcare Billing
- HCM 2103 - Healthcare Information Systems
- HCM 2123 - Advanced Healthcare Billing
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Contact Information:
Dr. Cindy Akkerman, MBA, MBA-HCM, CPC, CPB, CPPM, CRC, CPC-I
OSU-OKC Healthcare Administration Department Head
Office: 405.945.6797
cindy.akkerman@okstate.edu