Medical Billing & Coding with Medical Administrative Assistant

Medical billing and coding and medical administration 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 and medical administrative professionals for insurance carrier reimbursement.

This program offers the skills needed to perform complex coding and billing procedures. The program covers: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology, and laboratory), the ICD-10 for both diagnosis and procedure coding, and basic claims processes for insurance reimbursements. This program delivers the skills learners need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. Additionally, this program offers learners a well-rounded introduction to medical administration that delivers the skills individuals require to obtain an administrative medical assistant position or advance within their current healthcare career.

Certifications

This course assists learners in preparing for the following certifications. Note: Learners must pass a certification exam and, in some cases, document a specified amount of work experience, in order to be eligible for certification.

• National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) Certification
• National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) Certification

(The NWCA exam can be offered both in groups of students in the classroom or individually online)

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course, learners will be able to:

• Build medical terms using word parts.
• Interpret medical terms.
• Describe the various medical specialties.
• Recognize medical terms associated with various body systems.
• Demonstrate the interconnectedness of body structures.
• Communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment.
• Identify the important role of a medical coder in upholding ethical billing practices and in obtaining reimbursement for healthcare services.
• Correctly use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding.
• Correctly use CPT codes for coding medical procedures.
• Apply national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers.
• Explain the purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes.
• Function effectively in administrative and clerical positions in the medical office.
• Describe the roles of individuals working in medical administrative capacities.
• Manage health information and records according to privacy policies.
• Complete basic billing and coding to process insurance forms.
• Manage practice finances.
• Assist in handling medical emergencies.
• Describe techniques for academic and career development.
• Describe the healthcare environment.