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Module 1 - Introduction to Healthcare

  • Course Introduction and Overview
  • Medical Assisting as a Profession
  • Healthcare: Past, Present & Future
  • Communication Skills
  • Introduction to Medical Office Simulation Software (MOSS)


Module 2 – Law, Ethics & HIPAA

  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Law & Ethics


Module 3:  The Patient Encounter

  • Telephone Procedures
  • Appointment Scheduling
  • MOSS© Appointment Scheduling
  • Filing Procedures
  • Medical Records Management
  • The Receptionist & Facility Environment
  • MOSS© Patient Registration
  • Drugs & Medications
  • MOSS© Procedure and Payment Posting


Module 4: Billing & Reimbursement

  • Medical Insurance Overview
  • Billing & Reimbursement
    • CMS-1500 Claim Form (Provider)
  • MOSS© Insurance Processing
  • Insurance Carriers
    • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
    • Medicare
    • Medicaid
    • TRICARE
    • Worker’s Compensation
  • Reimbursement & Follow-up


Module 5 - Diagnostic Coding

  • Diagnosis Coding Overview
  • Abstracting from the Medical Document
  • ICD9 Conventions, Layout and Guidelines
  • Steps for Diagnostic Coding
  • ICD9 Guidelines by Body System


Module 6 - Procedural Coding

  • CPT Overview
  • Evaluation & Management Coding
  • Anesthesia Coding
  • Surgery Coding (by body and organ system)
  • Laboratory & Pathology Coding
  • Radiology Coding
  • Medicine Coding
  • HCPCS Level II Coding


Module 7:  Business Office / Management

  • Daily Financial Practices
  • Accounting Practices
  • Medical Office Simulation Software (MOSS©)
  • Office Manager
  • Human Resources Management


Module 8 – Completion & Certification Prep

  • Instructions for marking course complete
  • Employment Strategies
  • Certification
    • Steps to access National Healthcareers Association
      • Certification preparation module
      • Certification handbook and study guide
      • Certification exam




    • Course Overview/Description Course Objectives Course Outline Prerequisites/Audience PC Requirements/Materials Included Instructor Bio FAQs See a Demo
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  • Administrative Dental Assistant
  • Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology
  • Advanced Coding for the Physician’s Office
  • Advanced Hospital Coding and CCS Prep
  • Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer
  • Certified National Pharmaceutical Representative
  • Clinical Dental Assistant
  • Emergency Management Training for First Responders
  • Fitness Business Management
  • HIPAA Compliance
  • ICD-10 Medical Coding: Preparation and Instruction for Implementation
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Transcription
  • Medical Transcription + Medical Terminology
  • Nutrition for Optimal Health, Wellness, and Sports
  • Personal Fitness Trainer
  • Personal Training and Group Exercise Training for Older Adults
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Veterinary Assistant
  • Women's Exercise Training and Wellness

Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding

GES 102 -- 300 hours

Course Outline


    Untitled Document

    Module 1 - Introduction to Healthcare

    • Course Introduction and Overview
    • Medical Assisting as a Profession
    • Healthcare: Past, Present & Future
    • Communication Skills
    • Introduction to Medical Office Simulation Software (MOSS)


    Module 2 – Law, Ethics & HIPAA

    • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
    • Law & Ethics


    Module 3:  The Patient Encounter

    • Telephone Procedures
    • Appointment Scheduling
    • MOSS© Appointment Scheduling
    • Filing Procedures
    • Medical Records Management
    • The Receptionist & Facility Environment
    • MOSS© Patient Registration
    • Drugs & Medications
    • MOSS© Procedure and Payment Posting


    Module 4: Billing & Reimbursement

    • Medical Insurance Overview
    • Billing & Reimbursement
      • CMS-1500 Claim Form (Provider)
    • MOSS© Insurance Processing
    • Insurance Carriers
      • Blue Cross/Blue Shield
      • Medicare
      • Medicaid
      • TRICARE
      • Worker’s Compensation
    • Reimbursement & Follow-up


    Module 5 - Diagnostic Coding

    • Diagnosis Coding Overview
    • Abstracting from the Medical Document
    • ICD9 Conventions, Layout and Guidelines
    • Steps for Diagnostic Coding
    • ICD9 Guidelines by Body System


    Module 6 - Procedural Coding

    • CPT Overview
    • Evaluation & Management Coding
    • Anesthesia Coding
    • Surgery Coding (by body and organ system)
    • Laboratory & Pathology Coding
    • Radiology Coding
    • Medicine Coding
    • HCPCS Level II Coding


    Module 7:  Business Office / Management

    • Daily Financial Practices
    • Accounting Practices
    • Medical Office Simulation Software (MOSS©)
    • Office Manager
    • Human Resources Management


    Module 8 – Completion & Certification Prep

    • Instructions for marking course complete
    • Employment Strategies
    • Certification
      • Steps to access National Healthcareers Association
        • Certification preparation module
        • Certification handbook and study guide
        • Certification exam




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