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MEDICAL BILLING AND INSURANCE CODING
Program Description This program provides students with theory and hands-on skills necessary for entry-level positions in the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding field.
Program Objectives The program is designed to provide comprehensive training in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding. The student will receive theory and practical training in processing payments for a medical facility. Students will gain knowledge of ICD-10 and CPT-Plus insurance coding and billing procedures. Students will also learn to use medical office software used to process billing claims and will practice medical administration procedures.
Occupational Objectives These skills will enable graduates to qualify for entry-level positions as administrative medical assistants, medical record clerks, medical office managers, medical insurance billing clerks, medical receptionists, and also work directly with physicians.
Module Description:
Word Processing – Students will learn keyboarding skills and techniques to improve keyboarding speed, they will also how to create documents on a PC and know how to edit, save, retrieve, merge and format common business documents. Students will also learn how to add, remove and edit basic graphics and pictures on documents.
Introduction to Computers – Students will learn full working knowledge of a PC running Microsoft Windows and learn how to operate the Microsoft Office Suite.
Microsoft Word – Students will learn how to use MS Word on a PC including how to create, store and manage documents. Students will also learn how to use various styles, formats and insert images onto a document.
MS Excel – Students will learn how to create spreadsheets along with assigning particular functions to individual cells, including adding graphs, text and numerous data entry functions associated with spreadsheets.
Medical Terminology and Anatomy – The student will learn the basic concepts of human anatomy, including the body as a whole, its functions, tissues and major organ systems. The student will also learn medical terminology including areas such as pronunciation, spelling origin and construction.
Medical Billing Software – Students will learn about electronic health records, how to use medical billing software and how to initiate a patient record in a database. Students will also learn how to navigate through the software and use common functions of the software for medical billing purposes.
Medical Billing and Insurance Coding – The student will learn the aspects of the collection process including collection-servicing agencies. The student will also learn insurance programs, including; HMO, PPOs and Workers’ Compensation plans and the national coding systems used for claims processing. Students will develop speed and accuracy on the computer keyboard as well as the 10-key pad. The student will also learn how to use software to process claims.
Professional Development – Students will participate in a class review and practice professional office etiquette regarding proper office attire, professional demeanor, motivation and customer service.
