Clinical Assistant - 18 Weeks

Phlebotomy Technician / EKG Technician- 9 Weeks

Medical Coding 18 Weeks

• Days meet from 1 to 2 days per week (depending on start date) for 8 total clock hours
• Evenings meet 2 evenings per week from 5:45-9:45
• Online
  

ONLINE STUDENTS:

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Medical coders are indispensable to the health information industry. They are responsible for inputting the appropriate codes of various medical services so that healthcare providers can receive payment for services rendered. As a medical coder, you will interpret medical records and assign an appropriate diagnostic code and an appropriate procedural code. As a student, you will require a strong amount of self-discipline and dedication to learning and perfecting your skills as a medical coder.

Below are some of the duties that a medical coder may be asked to perform:

• Apply HIPPA policies and procedures
• Apply diagnostic and procedural coding
• Apply basics of health insurance and how to complete and process a health insurance claim form
• Apply basics of professional fees, billing and collections
• Use correct use of parts and elements of ICD-9-CM to identify codes for diagnoses
• Identify correct codes for common diseases of various body systems
• Explain legal and third-party payer requirements for coding, give examples of coding errors, explain the consequences of coding errors, and describe the use of compliance plans and strategies to ensure accurate coding
• Demonstrate the use of ICD-9-CM for correctly coding diseases and disorders treated in hospitals and the use of CPT for procedures performed in hospitals, and identify elements of coding that are different for hospitals and medical practices

**The Medical Coding program may be taken via distance learning. To check out the online program, please click here: Online Program

Upon successful completion of the program, students are awarded a Certificate of Training. Students are also eligible to sit for certification by examination with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), awarding the CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist), the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) awarding the CPC (Certified Professional Coder), and through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) awarding the CCA.

Medical Administrative Specialist - 15 Weeks

Medical Coding & Administrative Specialist - 18 Weeks

• Day classes meet from 1-2 days per week (depending on start date) for 8 clock hours, with an online requirement
• Evening classes meet 2 nights per week from 5:45-9:45, with an online requirement
• Online
  

ONLINE STUDENTS:

Student Life Site- http://evolve.elsevier.com/studentlife

Evolve- http://evolve.elsevier.com/

With the combination of skills learned and certifications obtained, the job market is vast. Medical coders play an important role in the medical field. The additional knowledge and training received in the medical administrative area, which includes electronic medical records, is an added benefit to the healthcare employer. You may be asked to do the following:

• Apply HIPPA policies and procedures
• Apply diagnostic and procedural coding
• Apply basics of health insurance, including how to complete and process a health insurance claim form
• Apply basics of professional fees, billing, and collections
• Use correct parts and elements of ICD-9-CM to identify codes for diagnoses
• Identify correct codes for common diseases of various body systems
• Explain legal and third-party payer requirements for coding, give examples of coding errors, explain the consequences of coding errors, and describe the use of compliance plans and strategies to ensure accurate coding
• Demonstrate the use of ICD-9-CM for correctly coding diseases and disorders treated in hospitals, the use of CPT for hospital procedures, and identify elements of coding that are different for hospitals and medical practices
• Demonstrate skills necessary for the healthcare industry in professional behavior, to include interpersonal skills and personal behavior
• Gain an understanding of basic skills needed in medical law and ethics
• Apply skills in telephone techniques
• Apply skills in scheduling appointments
• Apply skills in patient reception and processing
• Demonstrate skills necessary for the daily operation of a medical office
• Apply knowledge of various written communications needed in a medical office and apply knowledge in processing and maintaining patient medical records
• Apply HIPAA policies and procedures
• Apply basic diagnostic and procedural coding
• Apply basics of health insurance and how to complete and process a health insurance claim form
• Apply basic concepts in Electronic Medical Records (EMR)

Upon successful completion of training students are awarded a Certificate of Training. Students are also eligible to sit for certification by examination with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), awarding the CBCS (Certified Billing and Coding Specialist) and the CMAA (Certified Medical Administrative Assistant), the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) awarding the CPC (Certified Professional Coder), and through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) awarding the CCA.

Medical Assistant (Diploma)