The minimum credentials held are a BachelorsDegree 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).
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 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. Students will learn about personnel and front office management, as well as billing and payment management. Students will learn about the evolution of medical reimbursement, reimbursement methodologies, legal and regulatory issues, national diagnosis systems, and procedure coding systems. The student will learn principles of medical coding related to the three main code books: CPT®, ICD-10CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. This course is recommended for anyone who is preparing for a career in medical coding for a physician’s office and strongly recommended for anyone who is preparing for AAPC’s CPC certification examination.
High school diploma,HSE or currently attending high school.
One week before class starts