Two medical employees look at data on a desktop computer.
Two medical employees look at data on a desktop computer.

Medical Billing and Reimbursement

Flexible medical billing and coding class for Physician Assistants and Nurse Practitioners

It’s possible to save time, improve care, and ensure reimbursement at your job. Instead of guessing, over coding, or under coding, you can guarantee you’re doing things right the first time with Bryant’s medical billing and coding class. Streamline your workflow by understanding electronic medical record codes that align with the level of services you deliver, reduce risk of audits, and more with this Medical Billing and Reimbursement course.

Key Knowledge Areas in Leadership Training

Through our Medical Billing and Reimbursement course, you will:

  • Discover the best documentation practices for submitting bills to Medicare.
  • Learn how third-party payer rules can vary per payer and/or state.
  • Master current payment methodologies in inpatient, outpatient, and surgical settings.
  • Understand Medicare regulatory requirements, including new decision-making time codes.

Audience

  • New and seasoned nurse practitioners and physician assistants.
  • Professionals who seek to earn Continuing Medical Education credits.

Highlight

Physician assistants and nurse practitioners will earn 30 American Academy of Physician Associates (AAPA) Category 1 Continuing Medical Education credits on successful completion of this course.

Course Requirements

This eight-week, self-paced course includes guided learning with multimedia, interactive modules, and curated readings. 

First-time online learner? “Strategies for Success” is a one-week module that will familiarize you with our learning system before you begin your certificate program and ensure you are ready to participate. Required for all first-time, self-paced Bryant learners.

Flexible

No matter how busy your schedule is, Bryant’s online, self paced metrics course gives you the flexibility you need.

High-Caliber Instructors

All of our online courses are taught by top-notch Bryant faculty or industry experts who are leaders within their field.

Interactive Learning

During this 8-week program, you'll spend 6-7 hours per week on guided learning, interactive modules, and curated reading.

PA and NP Leadership in Healthcare Certificate

This course is part of the PA and NP Leadership in Healthcare Certificate. In order to receive the certificate, you must complete four courses in this field. The courses below are currently available, with more in development and coming soon: 

  • Medical Billing
  • Metrics: Measuring, Comparing, and Privileging Your PA and NP Workforce
  • Principles of Leadership in Healthcare

Meet Your Instructor: Lisa Anne Blakeley

Lisa Anne Blakeley, AHIT, COC, CPC, CRC, CPC-I, is a billing compliance supervisor at Boston Medical Center and president of AAPC’s New Bedford Chapter. She trains providers on documentation, coding, and billing. Formerly with Blue Cross MA, she led audit teams and has deep expertise in E/M, ICD-10-CM, and risk adjustment.

Two medical employees look at data on a desktop computer.