Medical Billing and Coding with Medical Administration
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Course Overview
The Medical Billing and Coding Program
This billing and coding course offers the skills needed to perform complex coding and billing procedures. The course covers: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-9 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for insurance reimbursements.Course Description
This training program combines two in-demand healthcare certifications with important front office Microsoft end user computer skills. Key areas include:
Medical Billing and Coding with AAPC, AHIMA or NHA national coding certification
Medical Administrative Assistant National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification
The Medical Billing and Coding Profession
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare industry today! The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. The medical industry will have almost 50% more jobs available by 2018; therefore, a surplus of medical facilities will continue to hire candidates who specialize in medical billing and coding.
The Medical Administration Profession
Medical administrative assistants primarily work in doctors offices, clinics, outpatient settings, hospitals, and other healthcare settings. Medical administrative assistants, medical secretaries, and medical records clerks are all positions in great demand. The growth and the complexity of the U.S. healthcare system have resulted in a substantial increase in the need for qualified medical administrative assistants. Employment of a medical assistant is expected to grow an impressive 34% by 2018.
Assistant (CMAA) certification
Program Objectives
This billing and coding program delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. This course covers the following key areas and topics:
An overview of healthcare and the insurance industry
The organization and use of the ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS manuals to identify correct codes
Detailed review and practice using the alphabetic index and tabular list of the ICD-9-CM
Detailed review and practice coding examples from all sections within the CPT
Basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements
Completing common insurance forms, tracing delinquent claims, and appealing denied claims
Job Outlook
Medical records and health information technicians, commonly referred to as health information technicians, organize and manage health information data by ensuring its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients medical and treatment histories.
Accompanied by the additional job outlook for a Medical Administrator
Employment of medical secretaries is projected to grow 36 percent from 2012 to 2022, much faster than the average for all occupations. Federal health legislation will expand the number of patients who have access to health insurance, increasing patient access to medical care. In addition, the aging population will have increased demand for medical services. As a result, medical secretaries will be needed to handle administrative tasks related to billing and insurance processing.
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