Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
The earner of this badge has been certified as a Billing and Coding Specialist and has passed the accredited, high-stakes certification examination through the National Healthcareer Association. They possess a foundational comprehension of the essential skills requisite for the role of a Billing and Coding Specialist.
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is the largest allied health certification agency in the United States, with over 1.25 million certifications awarded since 1989. Each NHA certification exam is designed to evaluate the knowledge and skills associated with the performance of tasks required for entry-level practice in the field that is the subject matter of the exam.
Skills / Knowledge
- Revenue Cycle and Regulatory Compliance
- Insurance Eligibility and Payer Requirements
- Assign accurate codes for diagnosis and procedures (ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS)
- Knowledge and application of coding guidelines
- Billing and Reimbursement
- Clinical Documentation
- Electronic Health Records
- Communication and Professionalism
Earning Criteria
Required
Must meet the eligibility requirements and pass the NCCA accredited exam from NHA
Optional
The test plan outlines the knowledge and tasks that are on the exam.
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