Medical Insurance Billing Certificate

Medical Insurance Billing Certificate

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Medical BillingHow to Become a Medical Billing Specialist in 9 Months

Medical Insurance Billing: Program Overview

CSUDH's instructor-led Medical Insurance Billing program, conducted live online, is designed to give the students an in-depth understanding of complex issues involved in the medical insurance billing industry.

Employment Outlook

Medical insurance billing is a stable and lucrative field within the medical industry. The business office of every healthcare provider must provide proper documentation to a number of insurance companies for reimbursement for services. Opportunities for employment of insurance billers include physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, and medical supply companies. The demand is driven by the growing need for healthcare services of an aging population as well as the need for individuals able to handle the complexities of paper and electronic information.

What You Will Learn

I'd like to expand my knowledge and use my skills to become a medical biller... How can I get started as a consultant?"

Students will gain practical knowledge to enhance their understanding of medical insurance billing practices as well as learn skills required to operate efficiently in today's medical offices, hospitals and clinics.

Who Should Attend

This program is designed to provide students with comprehensive training in medical insurance billing. Each course will provide building blocks for those seeking a career in a physician's office, hospital or clinic as well as for those who are seeking to augment and improve their skills.

Eligibility Requirements

There are NO special eligibility requirements for this program. Prerequisites are recommended to enhance the learning experience.

Certificate: Course Requirements

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of all courses. Those who do not wish to pursue a certificate may take individual courses.

The Location

Classes are held live online via Zoom. Medical Insurance Billing classes are convenient for people living and working in or near Los Angeles, Torrance, Long Beach, Carson, Compton, El Segundo, Lomita, Harbor City, Palos Verdes, Manhattan Beach, Hermosa Beach, Redondo Beach, San Pedro, Lawndale, Hawthorne, Gardena, Westchester, Ladera Heights, Lakewood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Inglewood, Wilmington, and other parts of the South Bay and Southern California.

 

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Instructor Profiles

Program Instructors

Vickie Morgan, MIB FacultyVictoria Morgan FHFMA, MS has been the Director of Revenue Cycle at Tahoe Forest Health System since 2018, at which she is responsible for all parts of the Revenue Cycle for including but not limited to 2 hospitals, a cancer center, a surgery center and 4 Rural Health Centers. In all, she manages the billing and collection functions of over 150 providers. She is also the Principal for Morgan and Associates Health Care Consulting Firm. Ms. Morgan has nearly 30 years of healthcare finance experience.

  Connect with Ms. Morgan:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/victoria-vickie-morgan-fhfma-1601314/ ►

Picture of Peggi Ann AmstutzPeggi Ann Amstutz, MBA, CCS, CCS-P, CPC-I, is a career Health Information Management (HIM) professional. She completed her undergraduate studies at Biola University, La Mirada, CA, where she received her Bachelor of Arts in Organizational Leadership. She completed her Master studies at Chapman University and received her Master of Arts in Organizational Leadership. Temera also has an Associate’s Degree in Health Information Management from East Los Angeles College, and holds the credentials of Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA), Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) and she is a Certified Professional Coder (CPC). With over 20 years of experience Healthcare, Coding and HIM, Temera is currently the Coding Manager II at UC Davis.

  Connect with Ms. Amstutz:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/peggiannamstutz/►

Financial Assistance: WIOA Funding

Out of work and need training? 

This program is approved for funding through the Workforce Investment and Opportunity Act. Visit our WIOA Assistance Steps and the America's Job Center website for more information.

Digital Certificate Request

A Certificate of Completion is awarded upon successful completion of the required courses.

Note: Once you have completed all the required courses, you may request your certificate via our online application. The processing time is approximately 6-8 weeks from the time of submission, and includes both a digital certificate link and a printed physical certificate.

Apply to Receive the Certificate

Learn more about Digital Badges & Certificates

Medical Insurance Billing Certificate: Digital Badges & Credentials

Medical Insurance Billing Certificate

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Professional Association Links

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MEDICAL CODING ASSOCIATIONS:

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HEALTH INFORMATION MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATIONS (By State or Affiliation):


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 Information & Registration

Planned Maintenance: CSUDH Student Systems

ToroPay (Transact)On July 1st, we're upgrading to a new payment system, Transact, offering a smoother experience! 

Registration & Payment Systems will be down June 30th from 11:59pm PT to July 1st at 9:00am PT.

Complete any pending payment, Student Center, and Faculty Center transactions before Friday, June 28th at 6:00pm PT. Registration confirmation messaging/emails (including payment receipts) may be delayed until the morning of Tuesday, July 2nd.

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New Students

  • If you are a new to CSUDH and have never taken a course through CSUDH Continuing Education, simply select the course you want to take, click on the Cart icon to register, input your personal information, and pay for your class(es).

Current Students

  • If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active in the past 6 months, you will use your regular CSUDH login information.
  • If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has been active within the past 2 years, but who has not been active in the past 6 months, you will need to reset your password by visiting https://csudh.edu/password

All Other CCPE Students

  • If you are a past CSUDH Continuing Education student who has NOT been active within the past 2 years, please register for your first (returning) course as though you are new student. 
  • If you are an existing CSUDH Continuing Education student who has forgotten your username, student ID number, and/or Toromail address, please call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during Office Hours to retrieve this information.

Current Admitted CSUDH (Non-Continuing Ed) Students

  • ⚠ If you are a currently enrolled undergraduate or graduate CSUDH student who wishes to take a CSUDH Continuing Education course for the first time, please call the CCPE Registration Office at 310-243-3741 (Option 1) during Office Hours to get registered. (Please note that CCPE courses cannot be registered through MyCSUDH.)


When you're ready to register, select the " Add" button to the left of your desired course(s), and then select the " Cart" to begin the Checkout process.

If the course you want to register for has a prerequisite, after selecting "Checkout & Pay", you must Log In using your CSUDH campus credentials so that the system can verify that you have completed the required prerequisite course.

The deadline to enroll for courses for most certificate programs is FOUR (4) BUSINESS DAYS or earlier before the class begins; course schedules are updated daily.

Have other questions?

  • For further instructions regarding the checkout process, visit https://csudh.edu/ccpe/registration
  • To drop a course and receive a refund, please login to https://continuing.csudh.edu/, click on "Course History", and drop the course. You will receive a refund within 10 days (depending on your financial institution). If you would like to switch courses or course sections, you must first drop the course, and then enroll in your preferred course.
  • Check this program's FAQs (if provided), or simply call 310-243-2075, email learn@csudh.edu, or use our LiveChat ↘ to ask questions or leave a detailed message regarding this program.