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在线医疗管理,计费和编码培训


Become a 认证医疗行政助理 and a 医疗计费和编码 Professional

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, overall employment in healthcare occupations is projected to grow 13% from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations; 这一增长预计将在未来十年创造约200万个新工作岗位。 In addition to new jobs from growth, opportunities arise from the need to replace workers who leave their occupations permanently. About 1.9 million openings each year, on average, are projected to come from growth and replacement needs.

This 100% online course will prepare you for a career in healthcare as a medical administrative assistant and medical biller and coder. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the 认证医疗行政助理 (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive a voucher 澳门威尼斯人网上赌场 covers the fee of the exam. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the medical billing and coding certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals. You will have three medical billing and coding certifications to choose from: Certified Professional Coder (CPC, AAPC), , Certified Coding Associate (CCA, AHIMA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS, NHA).

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医疗行政助理职位展望

Medical administrative assistants combine two valuable skill sets in professions that are growing quickly, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS data indicates job opportunities for medical assistants will grow by 16% overall by 2031. According to BLS, certified medical administrative assistants earn around $37,190 per year on average.

According to a recent American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Salary Survey results, non-certified medical records specialists average $46,321 per year, while certified medical records specialists average $56,290 annually — 17.7 percent more than their noncertified colleagues. By combining these two disciplines you have the potential to both raise your income expectancy and increase your marketability in the industry.

医疗行政助理常见问题解答

医疗行政助理是做什么的?
According to NHA, medical administrative assistants primarily work in the “front office” of a medical practice or healthcare facility. Their duties may include coordinating practice correspondence, maintaining files and scheduling appointments.

医疗行政助理需要认证吗?
The healthcare environment operates on the basis of professionalism, precision and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. Earning a CMAA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials.

医疗行政助理在哪些机构工作?
Medical assistants commonly work in medical practices, such as physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS.

WHAT IS THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN BEING A MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND A MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING SPECIALIST?
本质上,这是医疗保健环境中使用的两种不同的技能集。 However, the responsibilities of a medical assistant may include medical billing, medical coding or both. Similarly, medical billing and coding specialists may have their own job titles or may have their title combined with a medical assistant or medical administrative professional designation.

为什么医疗助理要学习医疗计费和编码?
The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, specialized medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals. Matching office administration skills with medical billing and coding opens up more opportunities in both general healthcare administration and specialized medical services.

医疗计费和编码职业的要求是什么?
Entry-level positions typically require completion of a certificate and passing one of the certification exams or an associate degree program in medical billing and coding. Additionally, medical billing and coding professionals must understand the Health Insurance Portability and 问责制 Act (HIPAA).

认证考试(cpc、cca和cbcs)之间的区别是什么?
Obtaining a CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification implies that an individual has met competencies in the field of medical billing and coding. Certification is invaluable to the student's career goals. Students have an opportunity to make confident, informed decisions about the national certification they prefer. 请参阅以下认证说明:

The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam is offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). It is the gold standard entry-level coding certification for physician, or professional fee, coders.

The Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It is an entry-level medical coding certification across all settings--physician practices and inpatient hospital.

The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and is currently an entry-level medical billing certification for physician practices. The exam is an entry-level billing and coding certification, with the inclusion of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II testing.

课程目标

  • Be fully prepared to pass the 认证医疗行政助理 exam, offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and one of the following professional certifications that best aligns with your interest and career goals:
    • 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)
  • 学习医疗办公室管理的法律、道德和监管方面的知识
  • 了解HIPAA合规性和提交保险索赔的第三方指南
  • 如何对身体所有系统的诊断、服务和程序进行编码
  • 学习医学术语和人体的结构和功能
  • 处理医疗文档、医疗账单和编码流程的基础知识

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前提条件和要求

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  • 课程

    认证医疗行政助理
    Medical Assisting Foundations
    Professional Behavior
    Legal and Ethical Issues
    The Art of Communicating
    Telecommunications, Tele电话 Professionalism, and Tele电话 Techniques
    Written Communications
    Medical Office Environment
    Patient Scheduling
    Managing Medical Records
    Introduction to Health Insurance
    Medical Coding: An Overview
    Midterm
    Patient Accounts
    Insurance Claims, Patient Billing, and Collections
    Daily Financial Practices
    Managing the Office
    Pharmacology
    Final


    医疗计费和编码
    Introduction to 医疗计费和编码
    Introduction to Health Insurance
    Managed Healthcare
    Revenue Cycle Management
    Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
    VI. ICD-10-CM Coding
    CPT Coding
    HCPCS Level II Coding
    ICD-10-PCS Coding
    Pharmacology for Coders
    Midterm
    Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
    Insurance Claims
    Commercial Insurance
    Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Medicare
    Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers’ Compensation
    Certification
    How to Find a Job in 医疗计费和编码
    Final

教练

南希•史密斯

南希•史密斯在医疗保健行业拥有超过30年的经验。 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在医疗保健行业拥有超过20年的经验。 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.

老太婆Dalgleish

老太婆Dalgleish在医疗办公室管理部门工作了30多年。 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.

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