Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest growing work-from-home careers in the healthcare field! This 100% online course will prepare you for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Youll learn how to use the Healthcare Common procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and the CPT Category II and ICD-10 codes.
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest growing work-from-home careers in the healthcare field! This 100% online course will prepare you for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Youll learn how to use the Healthcare Common procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and the CPT Category II and ICD-10 codes.
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical billing and coding specialists earn an average annual salary of $40,350 and work in one of the fastest growing professions.
The BLS also estimates that at least 27,000 new jobs will be needed in this profession by 2026.
Medical coders translate patient care into current procedural terminology (CPT) codes. Their primary responsibility is to ensure that the medical services provided are accurately coded. Medical billers are responsible for creating a claim based on the codes a medical coder provides.
Entry-level positions typically require completion of a certificate or an associate degree program in medical billing and coding. Additionally, medical billing and coding professionals must understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
In most cases, it takes between one and three years to become a medical biller and coder. Earning a medical billing and coding certification can take up to one year. While earning an associate degree can take up to three years.
Yes. However, this will vary depending on the healthcare organization that one works for and their level of experience within the medical billing and coding profession.
U.S. News and World Report ranked medical records technician (professionals that perform medical billing, medical coding or both) as #9 on its list of 25 Best Jobs that Dont Require a College Degree," #12 in Best Health Care Support Jobs and on the The 100 Best Jobs list.
Learn how the CPT Category II codes and ICD-10 codes work and how to assign them in common medical billing and coding procedures.
Be fully prepared to sit for the CPC exam, offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
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There are no prerequisites to take this course.
Learn common medical terminology of the body and how it relates to diagnostic procedures, nuclear medicine and pharmacology
Overview of medical billing and coding in todays healthcare system
How HIPAA, the False Claims Act and the Stark Law protect health information
Health insurance terms, healthcare provider terms and third-party reimbursement methods
Definition of pharmacology, drug classifications and routes of administration
Overview of ICD-10-CM, as well as coding guidelines, conventions and steps for assigning ICD-10-CM codes
How the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and CPT Code Book work, and steps for assigning CPT and HCPCS Level II codes
Coding from soap notes, consultation reports, operative reports, emergency room records and procedure reports
Electronic, paper and hybrid medical records, practice management software and developing insurance claims
Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), electronic claims submission and the National Uniform Claim Committee
Working with participating and nonparticipating providers
Understanding Medicare, parts A, B, C and D
Medicaid, TRICARE, CHAMPVA and workers' compensation
Overview, code structure and definitions of ICD-10-PCS
Hospital revenue cycle, chargemaster, master patient index and prospective payment systems
Marketing your skills and talents, creating a rsum and cover letter, interviewing and salary negotiation
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. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs.
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.