Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Description: This program combines the two HIT programs: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist AND Certified Billing and Coding Specialist for a reduced cost. The program consists of three courses: UHIT 195, UHIT 101, and the 21stCentury Skillscourse, Creative Problem Solving. This program is designed to prepare students for the Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) for positions such as Medical Records Specialists, Health Information Technologists, Medical Registrars, Medical Billing Specialists, Health Information Technologists, or Medical Coding Specialists.
Learners will receive an overview of healthcare delivery systems, an introduction to Health Information Management Systems (HIMS), medical terminology, health insurance, medical billing, and an introduction to medical coding that includes ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II. For detailed information, see the individual program descriptions PimaFastTrack: HIT: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist and PimaFastTrack: Health Information Technologies HIT: Medical Billing & Coding
Competencies:
- Identify collections, PHI, registration procedures, and electronic health records (EHR) interoperability and standards.
- Determine how the law is applied to healthcare practices and health records as legal documents
- Apply terms utilized with EHR systems and federal regulations such as HIPAA and HITECH.
- Identify health insurance plans and how it affects the provider, employee, patient, and policyholder.
- Identify estimated costs associated with patient care after insurance reimbursement.
- Determine when insurance verification, preauthorizations, referrals, and patient encounters should be completed.
- Distinguish differences between ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, HCPCS, and billing claim forms.
- Apply policies and procedures for the use of data required in health care reimbursement.
- Evaluate the revenue cycle management process.
- Explain the organization of the ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS tabular lists, indices, tables, and guidelines.
- Apply ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes according to current guidelines.
- Apply word structures to divide and build medical words.
- Apply medical terminology to each body system.
B. Total Cost of Program: In-state = 2,995.00; out-of-state = 2,995.00
C. List of books: For Medical Billing & Coding only: 2023 ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines (Spiral), ISBN: 9781622548286; 2023 CPT Professional (Spiral) and E/M Companion Bundle; 2023 HCPCS Level II Expert (Spiral), ISBN: 9781622548200
D. List of supplies required: Access to a reliable computer and Internet access
E. WIOA contact: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653
F. Website link: https://ce.pima.edu/training/health-professions/
G. Additional information:
Background check required: May be needed for employment
A fingerprint clearance card may be required for County funding approval.
Other requirements needed: Immunizations and vaccinations may be needed by an employer
H. Refund policy: No refunds after day one in program.
I. Credentials:
Industry-recognized: Yes; CEHRS, https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/certified-electronic-health-records-specialist-(cehrs). National Healthcare Association (NHA) and Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS); https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)
Stackable: Yes; Medical Billing & Coding Certificate and/or the Health Information Technology AAS Degree
Portable: Yes: Training is recognized in other geographic areas
Accredited Curriculum: No
J. Credential Attainment Rate: This is a new program. In 12 months, we will document how many people participated in the program. In 24 months, we will document how many people completed the program and how many people earned certifications.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
32
Hours
8
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
CEHRS or CBCS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Program is WIOA eligible
Refund Policy
No refund after the first day of the program.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,995.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,995.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,995.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,995.00
