The minimum credentials held are a Bachelors’ Degree in Business. The faculty has the following certifications: Certified Coding Specialist-Physician (CCS-P) from American Health Information Management Associate (AHIMA). Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Approved Coder Instructor, Certified Risk Adjustment Coder (CRC), and Certified Professional Medical Auditors (CPMA) from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Course Description: Medical Terminology introduces students to medical terminology used by healthcare professionals. This course would be valuable for anyone preparing for a career in the medical profession. Medical Administrative Assistant program introduces students to the overall business operations of a medical assistant. Students will learn about personnel and front office management, as well as billing and payment management. In addition, students will learn about medical records and the computerization of a medical assistant. This course would be valuable for anyone preparing for a career as a medical administrative assistant. Medical Billing introduces students to the complexities required by professionals to understand the reimbursement process. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of medical billing, which include forms preparation, processing, and follow-up for reimbursement. In addition, you will learn about the evolution of medical reimbursement, reimbursement methodologies, legal and regulatory issues, national diagnosis systems, and procedure coding systems.
High School Diploma or HSE preferred.
One week before class.