Medical Billing Specialist
Start your medical front office career with this entry-level certification program. Watch our program sneak peek below!
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What Does a Medical Billing Specialist Do?
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Entry Level Jobs in the US
All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.
- Explain the revenue cycle and process of medical billing in order to transmit CMS-1500 claim forms using ICD and CPT codes
- Describe front-end duties related to patient demographics, insurance verification, authorization, and referral forms
- Ensure accuracy with payment processing, adjudication, remittance advice or explanation of benefits
- Ensure HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS compliance as applicable to protected health information, safety, claim submission, and prevention of fraud.
Enrollment Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration & payment
MEDCERTS-COVERED MATERIALS*
- Expert-led video based training
- Competency assessments
- National Certification exam fee
- eBook: Medical Insurance, A Revenue Cycle Process Approach
STUDENT SERVICES
- Dedicated Student Success Advisors
- Tailored support based on performance & behavior
- Exam preparation process
- 1 yr. post-program access to Career Center & Career Coaches
*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.
Medical Billing Specialist
Job Opportunities
$29,900 – $41,000
Estimated Salary
$41,000 – $49,000
Estimated Salary
$32,000 – $66,000
Estimated Salary
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.
FAQs for MedCerts’ Online Medical Billing Specialist Certification Course
A Medical Billing Specialist is a professional responsible for preparing and submitting billing data and insurance claims in healthcare settings. They interact with patients, extract medical record information, and ensure accurate reimbursement processes.
Salary ranges for Medical Billing Specialists typically vary from $29,900 to $66,000, depending on the role and location.
To become a certified Medical Billing Specialist (MCBC), you need to complete a training program like MedCerts’ and pass the MCBC exam authorized by the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA).
The course covers diagnosis coding, procedure coding, reimbursement processes, insurance understanding, HIPAA, OSHA, and CMS compliance, along with practical skills in medical billing processes.
Requirements include a high school diploma or GED, internet access, and course registration & payment.
The program costs $2,000.
Yes, MedCerts offers payment options, including monthly payments as low as $173.
MedCerts provides financial aid options through government grant-funded programs such as:
The program duration is 14 weeks.
The course includes expert-led video training, interactive simulations, and competency assessments, focusing on various aspects of medical billing and coding.
Yes, exam fees and prep materials are included in the program cost. The course is designed to prepare students for the MCBC exam.
The course includes expert-led video training, competency assessments, national certification exam fees, an eBook, and dedicated student support services.
The program is not available to residents of LA, ND, NV, PA, RI, WI. Check state restrictions for eligibility.
*All available job and salary information is pulled from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, when possible, or compiled from national reported averages and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.