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注册医疗帐单和编码专家

在线医疗计费和编码课程

成为认证医疗账单和编码专家

Medical billing and coding is a rising star in the healthcare field today. This 100% online course will prepare you to start a career in this high-demand occupation and earn the medical billing and coding professional certification that best aligns with your interest and career goals. You’ll learn how to use the Healthcare Common procedure Coding System (HCPCS) and the CPT Category II and ICD-10 codes. 另外, you’ll gain hands-on practice using medical billing and coding software. 课程完成后, you’ll receive a voucher for the certification exam of your choice: CPC, CCA或CBCS.

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医疗账单和编码专家的就业前景

  • 根据美国劳工统计局(BLS), medical billing and coding specialists earn an average annual salary of $40,350英镑,在发展最快的职业之一工作.
  • The BLS also estimates that at least 27,000 new jobs will be needed in this profession by 2026.

医疗帐单和编码常见问题解答

医疗记账员和编码员是做什么的?

Medical Billers and Coders are responsible for processing patient data including medical records and related insurance. 在这个位置, 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.

医疗帐单和医疗编码之间有区别吗?

是的. 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. Many professionals in this area do both medical billing and medical coding.

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. 另外, medical billing and coding professionals must understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

成为一名医疗记账员和编码员需要多长时间?

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, 而获得副学士学位可能需要长达三年的时间.

What is the difference between certification exams (CPC, CCA, and CBCS)?

获取CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification implies that an individual has met competencies in the field of medical billing and coding. 认证对于学生的职业目标是无价的. 学生有机会变得自信, 对他们喜欢的国家认证做出明智的决定.

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. 2021年夏天, the exam will transition to an entry-level billing and coding certification, 并纳入ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS二级测试.

医疗账单和编码是一个好职业吗?

U.S. 和记娱乐ios & 世界报告排名医疗记录技术员(执行医疗账单、医疗编码或两者兼而有之的专业人员) as #9 on its list of “25 Best Jobs that Don’t Require a College Degree," #12 in “Best Health Care Support Jobs” and on the “The 100 Best Jobs” list.

课程目标

  • Be fully prepared to pass 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)
    AAPC标志 NHA标志
  • Learn how the CPT Category II codes and ICD-10 codes work and how to assign them in common medical billing and coding procedures
  • Gain hands-on billing experience with medical billing and coding software
  • Externship Starter Kit to help you gain valuable experience in the field
  • Medical Biller standalone option for those who aren’t interested in Medical Coding

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前提条件和要求

修这门课没有先决条件.

课程

  1. 医学术语
    • 医学术语简介
    • 肌肉骨骼系统
    • 心血管系统
    • 淋巴和免疫系统
    • 呼吸系统
    • 消化系统
    • 泌尿系统
    • 神经系统
    • 特殊的感官:眼睛和耳朵
    • 肠膜系统
    • 内分泌系统
    • 生殖系统
    • 诊断程序,核医学,药理学
  2. 医疗计费和编码
    • 医疗计费和编码入门
    • 健康保险概论
    • 医疗管理
    • 收益周期管理
    • 健康保险和报销的法律问题
    • ICD-10-CM编码 
    • CPT编码
    • HCPCS第二级编码
    • ICD-10-PCS编码
    • 编码员药理学
    • 期中考试
    • 临床文献改进(CDI)
    • 保险索赔
    • 商业保险
    • 蓝十字蓝盾
    • 医疗保险
    • 医疗补助,CHIP, TRICARE,工人赔偿
    • 认证
    • 如何找到医疗计费和编码方面的工作
    • 最后

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, 作为一个医疗编码员, 保险理赔专员, 医疗记录审核员. 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.

注册与入学

  • 本课程100%在线.
  • 随时开始.

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