Language: English
Short Description: This program is designed for people who have no experience in the healthcare industry but want to enter it and make a successful career for themselves. By completing this program, you can secure entry-level clinical medical administrator positions. However, if you’re already a professional in the healthcare industry, you can use this course to enhance your existing skills and expand your knowledge of the field.
This interactive and multimedia-rich program will teach students:
• Clinical and interpersonal skills needed for Medical Administrative Assistants
• Skills required to handle and organize paperwork in the administration department
• Skills required to operate as Electronic Health Records Specialists
• Medical and billing codes used for ICD-10 and ICD-9,
• The skills and knowledgerequired to operate as medical Billing and Coding Specialists
Once you complete the program, you can work as a clinical administrator and you’ll be awarded exam vouchers and prep material for the following certifications:
1. Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Certification by the National Healthcareer Association
2. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
3. Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist
Besides patient contact, a clinical administrator also works with insurance companies to handle billing, manage information systems to monitor patients’ records, and keep track of medical equipment. So, with the right qualifications, skills, and knowledge, you can constantly move up the ladder in the industry and make a successful career for yourself.
Instructor Description: This class supported by an Educational Mentor. Educational mentors have worked or are working in the subject they mentor. Educational Mentors review student work, student progress, and interact with students as needed. They respond to any questions or concerns you might have, as well as encouraging and motivating you to succeed.
Certification: Upon successful completion of this program students will be prepared to sit for the National Health Career Association (NHA) national certification examinations for a Billing and Coding Specialists (CBCS), Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists (CEHRS).
Each state may have additional licensing requirements, be sure to research your states requirements for employment by visiting your states occupation board.
Requirements
All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements:
Internet Connection
• Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless)
Hardware Requirements
• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
Software Requirements
• Operating Systems - Windows 7, 8 or 10
• Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
• Cookies MUST be enabled
• Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• Adobe PDF Reader
NOTE: the specialized software provided for this program does not yet work on a Mac.
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Lesson 1
Module 1: Medical Terminology
• Word Structure
• Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix
• Organization of the Body
• Diagnostic Testing and Radiology
Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology
• Anatomy and Physiology Basics
• Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems
• Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems
• Blood and the Cardiovascular System
• Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems
• Nervous and Sensory Systems
Module 3: Medical Administrative Assistant
• The History Of Medicine And Healthcare
• Medical Assisting Today
• Medical Law And Ethics
• Interpersonal Communication
• Written Communication
• Telephone Procedures
• Front Desk Reception
• Patient Scheduling
• Medical Records Management
• Electronic Medical Records
• Computers In The Medical Office
• Equipment, Maintenance, And Supply Inventory
• Office Policies And Procedures
• Handling Emergencies In The Medical Office
• Payroll, Accounts Payable, And Banking Procedures
• Managing The Medical Office
• Competing In The Job Market
Module 4: Electronic Health Records
• Healthcare Information and Systems
• Administrative Medical Assisting
• An Introduction to Medical Record Software
• Using Medical Record Software
• Using the EHR
Module 5: Medical Coding: CPT
• Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory Systems
• Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous Systems
• Anesthesia, Pathology, Radiology
• Evaluation Management, Medicine, HCPCS Modifiers
Module 6: Medical Coding: ICD-10
• Structure
• General Guidelines
• Chapter Guidelines Part I
• Chapter Guidelines Part II
• Practice Scenarios
Module 7: Medical Billing and Reimbursement
• Billing and Reimbursement
• Health Insurance Basics
• Claims
• Accounts, Collections, and Banking
Course Outline:
Anatomy & Physiology:
Lesson 1: Introduction to Body Structure and Organization
Lesson 2: The Integumentary System
Lesson 3: The Skeletal System
Lesson 4: The Muscular System
Lesson 5: The Nervous System and Special Senses
Lesson 6: The Cardiovascular System
Lesson 7: The Immune System
Lesson 8: The Respiratory System
Lesson 9: The Digestive System
Lesson 10: The Urinary System
Lesson 11: The Endocrine System
Lesson 12: The Reproductive Systems
Medical Terminology:
The structure of medical terms
The differences between prefix and suffix
Testing and radiology using medical terminology
The different body systems in relation to medical terminology
Medical Billing and Coding (with ICD-10):
Lesson 1: Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance
Lesson 2: ICD-10-CM Guidelines: An Overview
Lesson 3: ICD-10-CM: Organization and Rules
Lesson 4: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 1
Lesson 5: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 2
Lesson 6: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 3
Lesson 7: Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Code (HCPCS)
Lesson 8: CPT Modifiers
Lesson 9: CPT Coding: Evaluation and Management Services
Lesson 10: CPT Coding: Anesthesia Services
Lesson 11: CPT Coding: Surgery
Lesson 12: CPT Coding: Integumentary and Musculoskeletal System Procedures
Lesson 13: CPT Coding: Respiratory System Procedures
Lesson 14: CPT Coding: Cardiovascular System Procedures
Lesson 15: CPT Coding: Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm Procedures
Lesson 16: CPT Coding: Digestive System Procedures
Lesson 17: CPT Coding: Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems Procedures
Lesson 18: CPT Coding: Female Reproductive System, Maternity Care, and Delivery Procedures
Lesson 19: CPT Coding: Endocrine and Nervous System Procedures
Lesson 20: CPT Coding: Eye and Ocular Adnexa, Auditory System, and Microscope Procedures
Lesson 21: CPT Coding: Radiology Procedures
Lesson 22: CPT Coding: Pathology and Laboratory Procedures
Lesson 23: CPT Coding: Medicine Procedures
Lesson 24: Inpatient Coding
Administrative Medical Assistant:
Lesson 1: Becoming a Successful Student
Lesson 2: The History of Medicine and Healthcare
Lesson 3: Medical Assisting Today
Lesson 4: The Medical Assisting Career: Roles and Responsibilities
Lesson 5: Medical Law and Ethics
Lesson 6: Interpersonal Communication
Lesson 7: Written Communication
Lesson 8: Telephone Procedures
Lesson 9: Front Desk Reception
Lesson 10: Patient Scheduling
Lesson 11: Medical Records Management
Lesson 12: Electronic Medical Records
Lesson 13: Computers in the Medical Office
Lesson 14: Equipment, Maintenance, and Supply Inventory
Lesson 15: Office Policies and Procedures
Lesson 16: Handling Emergencies in the Medical Office
Lesson 17: Insurance Billing and Authorizations
Lesson 18: Basics of Diagnostic Coding
Lesson 19: Basics of Procedural Coding
Lesson 20: Billing, Collections, and Credit
Lesson 21: Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Banking Procedures
Lesson 22: Managing the Medical Office
Lesson 23: Competing in the Job Market
Electronic Health Records Management:
Lesson 1: Healthcare Facilities and Professionals
Lesson 2: Accreditation, Regulation, and HIPAA
Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Healthcare Records
Lesson 4: Comparison of Paper and Electronic Records
Lesson 5: Additional Health Information System
Lesson 6: Healthcare Coding and Reimbursement
Lesson 7: Healthcare Transactions and Billing
Lesson 8: Statistics, Research, and Quality Management
Lesson 9: Electronic Health Records: An Overview
Lesson 10: Functional EHR Systems
Lesson 11: Basics of Medical Record Software
Lesson 12: Data Entry at the Point of Care
Lesson 13: Electronic Orders
Lesson 14: Problem Lists, Results Management, and Trending
Lesson 15: Data Entry Using Flow Sheets and Anatomical Drawings
Lesson 16: Using the EHR to Improve Patient Health
Lesson 17: Privacy and Security of Health Records
Lesson 18: Using the Internet to Expedite Patient Care
Lesson 19: EHR Coding and Reimbursement
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