MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY
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Learn common medical terminology of the body and how it relates to diagnostic procedures, nuclear medicine, and pharmacology.
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INTRO TO MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
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Overview of medical billing and coding in today’s healthcare system. |
HEALTHCARE LAW
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How HIPAA, the False Claims Act, and the Stark Law protect health information. |
INTRO TO HEALTH INSURANCE TERMS
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Health insurance terms, healthcare provider terms, and third-party reimbursement methods. |
PHARMACOLOGY FOR CODERS
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Definition of pharmacology, drug classifications, and routes of administration. |
ICD-10-CM
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Overview of ICD-10-CM, as well as coding guidelines, conventions, and steps for assigning ICD-10-CM codes. |
CPT AND HCPCS LEVEL II CODING
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How the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and CPT Code Bookwork, and steps for assigning CPT and HCPCS Level II codes. |
ABSTRACTING INFORMATION FROM MEDICAL DOCUMENTS
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Coding from soap notes, consultation reports, operative reports, emergency room records, and procedure reports. |
NEW PATIENTS, INSURANCE CLAIMS AND EOBS
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Electronic, paper and hybrid medical records, practice management software, and developing insurance claims. |
SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC CLAIMS AND CMS 1500
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Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), electronic claims submission, and the National Uniform Claim Committee. |
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD
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Working with participating and nonparticipating providers. |
MEDICARE
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Understanding Medicare, parts A, B, C, and D. |
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS
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Medicaid, TRICARE, CHAMPVA, and workers' compensation. |
ICD-10-PCS (OPTIONAL LESSON)
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Overview, code structure, and definitions of ICD-10-PCS. |
SURVEY OF HOSPITAL BILLING
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Hospital revenue cycle, chargemaster, master patient index, and prospective payment systems. |
CAREER ROADMAP FOR MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING – FIND A JOB FAST
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Marketing your skills and talents, creating a résumé and cover letter, interviewing, and salary negotiation. |
