This combined 120-hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. After successful completion of this course, you may be qualified to sit for the National Healthcareer Association Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
* Textbooks (student’s responsibility)
Job Outlook
According to the Bureau of Labor statistics the overall employment of medical records and health information specialists is projected to grow 9 percent from 2020 to 2030.
FAQs
Can I work from home?
Although you can work from home as a Biller and or Coder, most individuals work in a medical facility.
Will this course prepare me for the Medical Billing and Coding certification exam?
Yes. This course will prepare you for the NHA certification. This course consists of practical hands-on experience through simulation HIT software application.
Course Objectives
- The course will cover Basic Anatomy and Physiology; medical terminology relating to organ systems and familiarize the students with common causes and symptoms of diseases. Current Procedural Terminology and International Classification of Diseases guidelines will be covered. Commonly used medical abbreviations, symbols, acronyms, billing terminology, CMS-1500 Form and HIPAA guidelines will be discussed.
- Computerized medical billing software will enhance students’ hands-on skills for patient registration, editing patient records, posting procedures/diagnosis, posting payments, scheduling/canceling appointments, office management and hospital tracking. Practice task-oriented job skills will offer an opportunity for repetitive skill building.
Prerequisites
Minimum HSD or GED
Knowledge of Basic computer use
Curriculum
- Understanding Anatomy and Physiology and Medical Terminology
- Processing of CMS-1500 claim forms as well as computerized Medical Billing
- CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory)
- ICD-10 (introduction and guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance
- Case studies on both CPT 4 and ICD 10 will be presented
- Challenge sessions which demand critical skills will involve problem solving using more than one concept
Instructor
Gil Clark Santos has over 20 years’ experience in teaching diverse groups of students from grade school, adults, and corporate employees to senior citizens of various ethnicities and backgrounds.
Subjects Mr. Santos teaches include Computer Concepts, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, FrontPage, Publisher, Windows, Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Terminology, ICD-10 and CPT-4 Coding, Medical Manager Billing Software, CMS Insurance Forms, Customer Service and Keyboarding.
He graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Electronics and Computer Engineering from the University of Santo Tomas, Manila, and is a Certified Microsoft Office Specialist.
Mr. Santos' passion for teaching has led him to devote most of his years to excelling in this profession. He is a consummate educator whose commitment to learning stems from his conviction that everyone has a right to proper education and success in life.
Registration and Enrollment
This course is currently 100% online. But we are moving towards a Hybridge model where 75% will be online and 25% will be in person. Add to cart and check out.
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