Medical Series 1
(Billing and Coding and Medical Terminology)
Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
This introductory level course is designed for participants who want to gain skills related
to the medical billing and coding profession. Topics covered in the course include positions
in this field, insurance plans, health care forms, coding, charge and payment
processes.
Objectives
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Discuss U.S. health insurance history and terminology
- Describe Medicaid and the Medicare-Medicaid relationship
- Explain the applications of Workers Compensation for medical billers
- Complete basic claim forms and describe the differences in claim types
- Discuss the varuiys types of health insurance
- Discuss the CPT and ICD-9-CM coding
- Follow the medical claims steps from predetermination to the end of a claim's life
- Apply different types of patient statements and follow the steps in the management of the billing process
- Identify the administrative tasks for the medical billing cycle
Format
Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding is a 40-hour course, offered in multiple sessions
based upon the needs of the customer. The course is delivered in an interactive,
learner-centered style of facilitation.
Special Features
- Experiential coverage of health care forms and insurance claims
- Hands-on practice with Case Studies
Benefits
- Participants gain real world practice with sample case studies.
- Participants acquire skills and knowledge that help equip them for roles in medical billing and coding.
Introduction to Medical Terminology
Overview
This introductory level course is designed for participants who want to gain skills related
to the medical billing and coding profession. Topics covered in the course provide clear
understanding of the relationship between medical terminology and medical coding. This
course is a companion course to Introduction to Medical Billing & Coding.
Objectives
After completing the course, participants will be able to:
- Define roots, prefixes, suffixes, combining forms, and combining words
- Define medical terms by recalling the meaning of roots prefixes, and suffixes
- Discuss ICD-9 and HPT
- Explain Current Procedural Terminology Coding
- Discuss the integumentary system and related terminology
- Discuss and label the basic structures of the cardiovascular system
- Spell and define medical terminology related to blood and lymph
- Discuss the respiratory system using accurate terminology
- Discuss assignment of medical codes to digestive system diagnoses and procedures
Format
Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding is a 45-hour course, offered in multiple sessions
based upon the needs of the customer. The course is delivered in an interactive,
learner-centered style of facilitation.
Special Features
- Experiential coverage of the language of the health care industry
- Hands-on practice
Benefits
- Participants gain real world practice of medical term usage within the context of medical coding.
- Participants acquire skills and knowledge that help equip them for roles in medical billing and coding.
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