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).
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.Practicum (Practicode) is an online rapid experience generation tool designed to teach and test medical coding proficiency using real, redacted medical records concentrated on the top hiring medical specialties.
High school diploma or currently in high school.
One week before class starts.