The University of Puerto Rico offers a Medical Billing Coding Course that anyone can take and there are no admission requirements.

This is a great opportunity! The University of Puerto Rico (UPR) offers a Medical Coding Billing program that is open to everyone with no specific admission requirements. This makes it accessible to learners of all backgrounds, whether you want to advance in your current career or explore a new field.

What You Can Learn?

Through this course, participants will gain a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, the complete cycle of multi-scenario medical billing, the importance of diagnostic coding and its impact on provider revenue, coding of services, procedures, medical devices, and medications, and the limitations and rules that must apply. They will also learn about the use of electronic records and their interoperability between patient healthcare providers and insurance companies. In addition, we will discuss the importance of applying federal and state laws to conduct a good internal audit for optimal work and revenue flow.

Course Modules:

Medical Office Procedures (10 hours)

HIPAA Law (4 hours)

Medical Terminology (30 hours)

ICD-10 (30 hours) (Requirement: Medical Terminology)

CPT4 (30 hours) (Requirement: Medical Terminology and ICD-10)

Manual Billing (30 hours)

Electronic Billing (20 hours)

Medical Audit (20 hours)

Electronic Medical Records (30 hours)

Academic Unit:

UPR Aguadilla

Duration:

204 hours

Mode:

Distance Course

Requirements:

There are no requirements for this course.

It is targeted at the general public.

Employment Plans:

Medical billing offices and other related services....

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Flexibility

Flexibility to study at your own pace

without sacrificing the quality of teaching that distinguishes the UPR.

Affordable costs

Today, the University of Puerto Rico is the institution

with the lowest costs in the country.

Active learning

Prepare yourself in your subject of interest

with dynamic and active learning objects.

Emerging technologies

The use of emerging technologies allows us to respond to new trends in higher education

that meet the current and future needs of 21st century students.

Interactivity

Our learning platforms are equipped with modern technologies that allow us to

use interactive elements.

Innovative pedagogy

UPR system teachers have been trained and certified in the use of technologies

and methodologies for online teaching.

How to access UPR's short courses:

Visit the UPR website: Check https://decep.upr.edu/ for a list of available short courses and certifications.

Enter your name, phone, email, and select Remote Professional Courses to join.