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This online course is designed to provide coders and billers with a comprehensive understanding of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) Privacy and Security guidelines. Through a series of interactive modules, participants will learn about HIPAA fundamentals, the Privacy Rule, the Security Rule, patient rights under HIPAA, reporting HIPAA violations, HIPAA compliance for coders and billers, HIPAA and electronic health records, HIPAA and telemedicine, HIPAA audits and enforcement, and HIPAA training and certification. By the end of the course, participants will have the knowledge and skills necessary to ensure adherence to HIPAA guidelines in their coding and billing practices.
Here is the course outline:
1. Introduction to HIPAA for Coders and BillersThis module serves as a comprehensive introduction to the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), focusing on its relevance to medical coders and billers. You'll learn the basics of HIPAA, why it's important, and the consequences of non-compliance. 6 sections
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2. HIPAA Privacy, Security, and Patient RightsThe second module dives deeper into the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rules. You'll learn about patient rights under HIPAA and how these guidelines apply to Electronic Health Records and telemedicine. The module also covers how to report HIPAA violations. 5 sections
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3. Summary: Ensuring HIPAA Compliance and Understanding AuditsThe final module will reinforce your understanding of HIPAA's impact on coders and billers. We'll cover the audit and enforcement process, and discuss the importance of ongoing training and certification to maintain compliance. 6 sections
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