Revenue Cycle Management
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Why study Revenue Cycle Management?
The Revenue Cycle Certificate program is a fully online certificate program. Students will receive knowledge in functional areas including: registration (front desk), billing, credit and collections, and revenue cycle management. The revenue cycle can also apply to other areas such as dentistry or behavioral health.
Why choose a Revenue Cycle Certificate?
The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing industries in the world. Demand in this industry is expected to rise due to increased regulation, the shift to more data-centric systems and the impact of a rapidly aging population on the health care system.
This certificate program is perfect for the following professionals:
- Those looking to make a career change to the healthcare industry—this certificate program is a great step.
- Medical coding and billing professionals with a Medical Coding and Billing Certificate who want to take their career to the next level.
- Healthcare management and heath information system professionals who would like to increase their knowledge of the revenue cycle and expand their career opportunities.
Revenue Cycle Program Highlights:
- Exam prep: our curriculum prepares students for the Certified Revenue Cycle Specialist® (CRCS) exam and Certified Revenue Cycle Professional® (CRCP) exam.
- Technical Certification Reimbursement Program: UC offers continued encouragement and support to our graduates through our Professional Technical Certification Reimbursement Program. The Program awards eligible students full or partial reimbursement for various technical certification exam fees (including CRCS®, CRCP®, CPC®, CTR® and more). Contact your Enrollment Services Advisor for more information including qualifying criteria.
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Admission Requirements
This program is open to all students with a high school diploma or GED and the desire to succeed. Although admission is open, students accepted into the program must continue to meet the academic standards established in order to advance to upper levels of study.
Please note: In order to obtain this certificate, 50 percent or more of the required coursework must be taken from UC Clermont College.
Revenue Cycle professionals monitor patient registration, complete billing procedures, follow credit and collection protocols, and manage revenue cycles.
What can I do after I earn my Revenue Cycle Certificate?
Revenue Cycle graduates are eligible for our online (HIS) Associate Degree Transfer Program. You can transfer your Revenue Cycle credits into our online Associate Degree in Health Information Systems Program and you’ll be more than halfway done.
If you want to continue advancing your education (and career) after earning an associate degree, you can transition into our online Bachelor’s in Health Information Management. All of these programs are designed for working professionals and offer flexible schedules and financial aid packages.
HIS graduates are eligible to sit for the Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT) credential and HIM graduates can sit for the Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA) credential. Both of these credentials are well-respected and highly sought after in the healthcare industry.
Employment Opportunities for Graduates
Employment for medical records and health information technicians is growing rapidly. Graduates can work in many different healthcare settings.
- Physician practices
- Nursing homes
- Home health agencies
- Mental health facilities
- Public health agencies
- Hospitals
- Pharmaceutical companies
- Law and insurance firms
- Health product vendors
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