NHA Certification
A remote healthcare career without a nursing degree. CBCS is the entry point — and Ari drills you on the exact coding scenarios, claims math, and compliance rules you'll face on exam day.
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Four domains. Scenarios, calculations, code selection, compliance judgment.
ICD-10, CPT, HCPCS coding, modifiers, charge capture, patient responsibility, payer rules
HIPAA privacy & security, fraud/waste/abuse, CMS documentation, audits, ethics
CMS-1500, UB-04, electronic claims, denial management, EOB/ERA interpretation
Insurance verification, referrals, prior authorization, patient intake, data integrity
Every exam domain mapped to a conversation with Ari.
Master the language of medicine including root words, prefixes, suffixes, and anatomical terms essential for accurate co...
Navigate the ICD-10-CM code set to assign accurate diagnosis codes, understand code structure, conventions, and guidelin...
Understand Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) code structure, categories, and guidelines for reporting physician and o...
Identify when and how to use HCPCS Level II codes for supplies, durable medical equipment, drugs, and services not cover...
Apply CPT and HCPCS modifiers to convey specific circumstances affecting a procedure or service, ensuring accurate reimb...
Ensure all billable services are captured accurately and claims meet payer requirements for acceptance on first submissi...
Calculate patient financial responsibility including copays, coinsurance, and deductibles, and manage the collections pr...
Navigate the unique billing requirements of Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial payers including coverage rules, filing r...
Apply HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule requirements to protect patient health information (PHI) in billing operations and...
Distinguish between fraud, waste, and abuse in healthcare billing, recognize common schemes, and understand the legal co...
Understand CMS documentation guidelines that support medical necessity, code selection, and reimbursement for services b...
Understand the seven elements of an effective compliance program, internal audit processes, and how billing staff contri...
Apply ethical principles and legal standards specific to medical billing including scope of practice, confidentiality ob...
Complete CMS-1500 (professional) and UB-04 (institutional) claim forms accurately, understanding required fields, data s...
Understand the electronic claims submission process including HIPAA transaction standards, clearinghouse functions, and ...
Analyze claim denials, identify root causes, and navigate the multi-level appeals process to recover revenue from incorr...
Read and interpret Explanation of Benefits (EOB) and Electronic Remittance Advice (ERA/835) documents to reconcile payme...
Verify patient insurance coverage, benefits, and eligibility before services are rendered to prevent claim denials and e...
Manage the referral and prior authorization process to ensure services are pre-approved when required, preventing costly...
Execute accurate patient registration and intake processes, maintaining data integrity throughout the revenue cycle to p...
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