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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)

Administrative healthcare workers are in high demand. Whether you are just starting your career or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant or work in medical billing and coding.

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                                530 Course Hrs
                            

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                                    GES1015
                            
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Overview

Did you know that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the job market for medical assistants will grow at an accelerated rate of 15% through 2033? Obtaining your medical administrative assistant certification is the first step towards entering this growing field! Medical billers and coders are also in high demand—making this course's medical billing and coding program bundle a powerful tool in achieving your career goals.

In this online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding course, you will learn what is required to succeed, including the foundations of medical assisting, professional behavior, legal and ethical issues, effective communication, and managing patient interactions.

The medical billing and coding program curriculum offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration to reimbursement and collections. You will learn medical terminology as you study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body.

Upon completing the course, you will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive a voucher that covers the exam fee. You will also receive a voucher for one of the following medical billing and coding certification exams:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the U.S. AHIMA only offers in-person exams in both the U.S. and Globally.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

Objective

Syllabus

Medical Terminology

Getting Started
How to Take This Course
Test-Out Exam 1: Lessons 1–Midterm Exam
Introduction to Medical Terminology and the Human Body in Health and Disease
The Musculoskeletal System
The Cardiovascular System
The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
The Respiratory System
The Digestive System
The Urinary System
Midterm
Test-Out Exam 2: Lessons 8–Final Exam
The Nervous System
Special Senses: The Eyes and Ears
The Integumentary System
The Endocrine System
Mental Health
Male and Female Reproductive Systems
Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, and Complementary Medicine
Final Exam

Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
1. Medical Assisting Foundations
2. Professional Behavior
3. Legal and Ethical Issues
4. The Art of Communicating
5. Telecommunications, Telephone Professionalism, and Telephone Techniques
6. Written Communications
7. Medical Office Environment
8. Patient Scheduling
9. Managing Medical Records
10. Introduction to Health Insurance
11. Medical Coding: An Overview
12. Patient Accounts
13. Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
14. Daily Financial Practices
15. Managing the Office
16. Pharmacology
17. Certification
18. Preparing for Your Career
Medical Billing and Coding

Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
1. Career Opportunities
2. Personal and Technical Qualifications
3. Employment Settings
4. Telecommunications
5. Professional Certifications
Introduction to Health Insurance
1. Health Insurance Terminology
2. Commercial and Government Payers
3. Healthcare Documentation
4. Electronic Health Record
Managed Healthcare
1. Types of Reimbursement
2. Managed Care Providers
3. Managed Care Models
4. Consumer-Directed Health Plans
Revenue Cycle Management
1. Phases of Revenue Cycle Management
2. Encounter Form, Chargemaster
3. Insurance Claim Cycle
4. New Patient Registration
5. Collection Practices
Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
1. Laws Affecting Healthcare
2. Protected Health Information
3. Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
4. Fraud and Abuse in Medical Billing and Coding
5. Release of Information
VI. ICD-10-CM Coding
1. Overview of ICD-10-CM
2. Key Features
3. Organization of the Codebook
4. Index to Diseases and Injuries
5. Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
6. Coding Conventions
7. Official Guidelines
CPT Coding
1. Overview of Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
2. Category I, Category II, and Category III Codes
3. Organization of the Codebook
4. Main CPT Sections
5. Evaluation and Management
6. Anesthesia
7. Surgery
8. Radiology
9. Pathology and Laboratory
10. Medicine
11. Code Modifiers
HCPCS Level II Coding
1. Overview of HCPCS Level II
2. Organization of the Codebook
3. Durable Medical Equipment
ICD-10-PCS Coding
1. Overview of ICD-10-PCS
2. Code Structure
3. Definitions
4. Index
5. Code Tables
6. Coding Steps
Pharmacology for Coders
1. Pharmacodynamics and Pharmacokinetics
2. Routes of Administration
3. Drug Classifications
4. Prescription Drugs and Over-the-Counter Drugs
5. Controlled Substances
6. Medication Lists and the Electronic Health Record
7. MIDTERM
Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
1. Deficiencies in Documentation
2. Medical Necessity
3. Auditing
4. Coding From Patient Documentation
Coding with Your Codify Encoder
Insurance Claims
1. National Uniform Claim Committee
2. CMS-1500 Claim Form
3. Patient and Insured Information
4. Physician or Supplier Information
5. UB-04 Claim Form
Commercial Insurance
1. Individual/Group Health Insurance, Automobile, Disability, Liability, Workers' Compensation
2. Completing Commercial Health Insurance Claims
Blue Cross Blue Shield
1. History of BCBS
2. Types of BCBS Plans
3. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
4. BCBS Billing and Payment Guidelines
Medicare
1. Medicare Eligibility
2. Medicare Part A, B, C, and D
3. National Coverage Determinations/Local Coverage Determinations
4. Participating/Nonparticipating Providers
5. Physician Fee Schedule
6. Medicare Billing and Payment Guidelines/NCCI
Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers' Compensation
1. Medicaid
2. Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP)
3. TRICARE
4. Workers' Compensation
Certification
1. Selecting the Right Certification
2. Study Strategies for the Certification Exam
3. Prior to the Exam
4. Morning of the Exam
5. During the Exam
How to Find a Job in Medical Billing and Coding
1. Formulating Your Career Goals
2. What Employers Want
3. Showcasing Your Skills
4. Resume Tips
5. Cover Letter Tips
6. Interview Questions
Land the Job
Mock Exam
Final Exam
ICD-11 Preview

Requirements

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements:

PC: Windows 10 or later.
Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
Microsoft Word Online
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Certified Medical Administrative Assistant:

Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

The following digital textbooks for this course are accessed via links in the Medical Billing and Coding course lessons:

Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)
Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement (eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding:

ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
CPT Professional
HCPCS Level II Professional

Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:

CBCS Study Guide
Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination and ICD-10-PCS Expert
Official CPC Certification Study Guide

Please note: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.

*The course includes the current year of coding books, and you will be responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.

Prerequisites

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Instructor

Stacey O'Brien

Stacey O'Brien has more than 10 years of experience in medical coding and reimbursement. Ms. O'Brien has been a risk adjustment coder for a Medicare advantage plan, audited medical records for a consulting firm, and currently supervises the coding and electronic claims submission process for a group medical practice. She has a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh and a CPC coding certification from the AAPC.

Carline Dalgleish

Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author of an ICD-10 coding system and also owns her own consulting firm, AnnGrant Educational Services.

Nancy Smith

Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.

LaTisha Cottingham

LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a Long-Term Care establishment that is based out of Alabama. Previously she was employed as the lead instructor for the Allied Health Department for a local career institute. LaTisha's field of expertise is in the area of physician-based inpatient coding and Emergency Department coding. The certifications that she holds are as follows: a Registered Health Information Technician (RHIT), a Certified Professional Coder (CPC), and a Certified Clinical Medical Assistant (CCMA). In preparation for ICD-10-CM, LaTisha received her ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer Certification from American Health Information Association (AHIMA), where she is currently a member. LaTisha is also a member of the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the National Healthcare Association (NHA) where she is a test proctor.

Lydia S. Stewart

Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN, currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA).

Bunny Reeves

Bunny Reeves is the senior ambulatory surgery coder at the Maimonides Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York. She trains student coders at Maimonides Medical Center and previously trained and supervised entry-level coders at Staten Island's St. Vincent Medical Center. Reeves is a Certified Coding Specialist, accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

Hilary Khouri

Hilary Khouri has ten years of experience in the medical field. After college, she began her medical career working in the front office of a group practice handling daily administrative tasks. Her medical experience also includes working at a healthcare consulting firm, where she reviewed electronic health records for completeness and educated providers on documentation improvement in addition to performing risk adjustment coding. She holds a bachelor's in fashion merchandising from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and is a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) through the University of Alabama.

Medical Terminology Instructors

Our medical terminology course section is taught by multiple experienced instructors. See here for a full list of these instructors.

FAQs

What is the salary for a medical biller and coder?

According to the AAPC 2024 Medical Coding and Billing Salary Report results, non-certified medical records specialists average $53,749 per year, while certified medical records specialists average $62,689 annually—16.6% more than their non-certified colleagues.

What is medical billing and coding? What do medical billers and coders do?

Medical billers and coders are responsible for processing patient data including medical records and related insurance. In this position, you will code a patient's diagnosis and then request payment from the patient's insurance company. You will play an important role in ensuring that healthcare providers are quickly and accurately paid for the treatment they give patients.

How much does a Medical Administrative Assistant make?

According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the median medical administrative assistant salary is $43,380. Your exact salary will vary, and jobs are available everywhere, but the areas with the highest paying jobs for administrative medical assistants include Washington, California, District of Columbia, Massachusetts, and Oregon.

What is a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant?

An administrative medical assistant manages all the front desk activities for a hospital, doctor's office, or other medical facility. This is an integral role in healthcare as it allows doctors and other medical staff to focus on caring for patients. A Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) is a certification earned by those who have proven their expertise in efficiently and effectively running healthcare offices. This nationally recognized designation is something that many employers are searching for in one of the fastest-growing careers today.

Upon earning your CMAA certification, you can confidently handle correspondence, answer calls, schedule appointments, operate computer systems, maintain files, update and maintain patient information, and create operation reports for any medical practice, essential duties for any administrative medical assistant.

What does an administrative medical assistant do?

Duties of administrative medical assistants include checking patients in, scheduling appointments, filing insurance claims, updating patient medical records, and communicating information to patients and other medical departments.

Does this course prepare you for a certification?

Yes. This course prepares you to sit for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). You will receive a voucher for the exam after successfully completing the course coursework.

This course also prepares you for three other certifications: 1) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), 2) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, offered by American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), and Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam, offered by AHIMA. You will receive a voucher for the certification exam of your choosing after successfully completing the course. Online certification exams through NHA and AAPC are offered in the US only.

Can I test-out of medical terminology content if I have previous knowledge of medical terminology?

Yes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). It does not count toward your overall score in this course if you do not achieve the minimum score required for mastery. Please note: Third party funded students may not be eligible.

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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)

Administrative healthcare workers are in high demand. Whether you are just starting your career or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant or work in medical billing and coding.

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