Medical Billing and Coding (CBCS)

Description

“A Certified Billing and Coding Specialist’s main focus is on converting a medical procedure, diagnosis, or symptom into specific codes for submitting a claim for reimbursement. As a CBCS, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
•Accurately locate documentation in the patient record to support coding and billing process
•Accurately assign codes for diagnoses and procedures
•Submit claims for reimbursement based on payer policies and procedures
•Coach providers on the best documentation practices to support quality coding and optimal reimbursement

Benefits to obtaining a Billing and Coding Certification may include: more job opportunities, an increased pay scale, and increased subject matter expertise.

The Medical Billing and Coding with Medical Terminology program, including the CBCS preparation, is designed to prepare individuals for entry-level employment as a medical biller, claims examiner, medical coder and related occupations in the medical industry. Graduates of this program will be employable by private health care practices, clinics, government agencies, insurance companies and other health care facilities.
The program teaches students how to perform medical billing, submit claims to insurance companies, and evaluate coding practices. Students will also be provided the tools for developing compliance programs that will meet the standards of health care rules and regulations. Upon completion of the program, students will possess the skills and knowledge necessary to obtain employment.

The program includes the online study guide, practices exam, and CBCS exam voucher to sit for the NHA Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) Exam.”

The Following Courses Are Included In This Package:

Course Name	Industry	Course Delivery
ICD -10 Medical Coding	Career Training
Medical Billing	Career Training
Medical Terminology	Career Training

Topics Covered

“Medical Terminology: 50 hours Knowledge of Medical Terminology is integral for any medical professional seeking a complete understanding of medical vocabulary. In this course, you will come across terminology used in everyday medical language. You will learn how a majority of medical terms can be broken up into word roots, combining vowels, prefixes, and suffixes to arrive at their meanings. You will also learn complementary terms, abbreviations, and words that cannot be broken into parts. You will be able to recognize the definitions, spellings, and correct pronunciations of a large number of medical terms. Through scenarios and interactivities, this course will provide you with ample opportunity to apply and practice the concepts learned, and prepare you for your role as a professional in the healthcare industry. Medical Coding: 200 Hours Medical Coding introduces you to the three types of medical coding systems used in health care: ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II. You will learn how to transform medical descriptions of diagnoses and procedures into codes using reimbursement and coding guidelines. Through scenarios and interactivities, this course provides you with ample opportunity to apply and practice the concepts learned. This course would be valuable for anyone preparing for a career in medical coding and related professions. Medical Billing: 140 Hours The complexities of medical billing require professionals who have a complete understanding of the reimbursement process. This course introduces you to the fundamentals of medical billing, which include forms preparation, processing, and follow-up for reimbursement. In addition, you will learn about the evolution of medical reimbursement, reimbursement methodologies, legal and regulatory issues, national diagnosis systems, and procedure coding systems. Through scenarios and interactivities, this course provides you with ample opportunity to apply and practice the concepts learned and prepares you for your role as a professional in the health insurance industry. “

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