Medical Billing & Coding Basics
Learn how medical billing works in the US: medical words, health insurance, the main code sets (ICD-10-CM, CPT® and HCPCS), claims, denials and patient privacy (HIPAA). Each lesson uses simple English and real-life office examples. This is an introduction course: it helps you understand the work and decide your next step, and it is not a certification exam.
- 18 lessons in 5 units
- Final practice test + certificate of completion
- Help in your own language
Who this course is for
- People curious about a career in medical billing and coding
- Healthcare workers who want to understand the billing side
- English learners who want to learn Medical English
What you get
- Medical words explained by their parts
- Health insurance math (deductibles, copays, coinsurance) step by step
- The main code sets and how claims, denials and appeals work
- HIPAA privacy and honest-billing lessons included
How it works
1. Learn
Your AI teacher explains each lesson step by step, with examples.
2. Practice
Answer practice questions and see right away why an answer is right.
3. Ask
Stuck? Ask the teacher about any step, any time — in English or your own language.
4. Finish
Study most of the lessons, then pass the final practice test to earn your certificate.
What you will learn
Unit 1: Healthcare and medical words (4 lessons)
- How medical billing works
- Medical word parts
- Body systems for coders
- Reading medical documents
Unit 2: Health insurance (3 lessons)
- Types of health insurance
- Insurance words and patient costs
- Eligibility, referrals and prior authorization
Unit 3: Code sets (4 lessons)
- ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
- CPT® procedure codes
- HCPCS Level II codes
- Linking diagnosis and service
Unit 4: Claims and payments (4 lessons)
- Claim forms
- Sending claims
- Payments and the EOB
- Denials and appeals
Unit 5: Rules and careers (3 lessons)
- HIPAA and patient privacy
- Fraud, abuse and honest billing
- Careers in medical billing and coding
Questions
Is this the official MEDICAL test?
No. Fluenra is an independent online school. This course helps you prepare, and its final test is Fluenra’s own practice test — not the official test. This is Fluenra’s own practice test. It is not a certification exam (such as CPC® or CCS®).
Do I get a certificate?
Yes. When you pass the final practice test (70% or more) you get a Fluenra Certificate of Completion that anyone can check online. It is not a diploma, academic credit, license or certification.
Who is the teacher?
Your teacher is an AI teacher. It explains each lesson step by step, checks your practice and answers your questions any time. If you want a human teacher too, you can book a live class.
Can I learn in my own language?
Yes. Lessons are in simple English, and the AI teacher can explain the hard parts in your own language.
How much does it cost?
Create a free account and you get 20 AI credits to try the course. A lesson uses 5 credits and the final test 5. To continue, buy a credit pack or choose a monthly plan.
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Start the course freeFluenra is not an accredited school. This course does not give a diploma, academic credit or a professional license, and its practice test is not an official test.
CPT® is a registered trademark of the American Medical Association (AMA). This course does not reproduce CPT® code descriptions; use a current, licensed CPT® code book at work. ICD-10-CM and HCPCS Level II are public code sets from the US government. CPC® is a registered trademark of AAPC and CCS® of AHIMA. Fluenra is not affiliated with or endorsed by these organizations, and this course is not a certification exam.