Medical Billing and Coding school training courses in Anchorage, AK (public, in-house or online)

The medical profession is one of the fastest growing fields in the job market, and jobs in Medical Coding and Billing are in high demand. Employment in this sector is expected to grow 20% over the next few years*.

Employers need qualified professionals, and Charter College offers advanced training and education designed to give students the edge in this dynamic field. Typical jobs in Medical Insurance Billing and Coding include:

Medical Secretary
Medical Insurance Biller
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Students who complete the Certificate in Medical Insurance Coder/Biller will be eligible to take the American Health Information Management Association’s (AHIMA) Certificate Coding Associate (CCA) exam.

Medical Insurance Coder/Biller is a selective major. Specific requirements must be met in order to declare a Medical Insurance Coder/Biller major. For additional information contact the Health Information Technology Department.

A limited number of students will be admitted ea...

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Medical Billing school covers the following:
Introduction to Health Insurance and Managed Care
The Insurance Claim and Regulatory Considerations
CPT Coding
Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans
Medicare
Medicaid
TRICARE and Workers�Compensation
ICD-9-CM Coding
Completing the CMS-1500 and Commercial Claims
HCPCS Coding and CMS Reimbursement

Auditing for Physicians and Hospitals and National Exam Prep
Chart Abstracting for Physicians and Hospitals and Coding Simulation
Coding for Physicians and Hospitals
Computerized Medical Office Procedures
Information Management and Computerized Coding
Insurance Billing and Collections
Reimbursement Methods and Regulatory Guidelines
The Body in Sickness and Health

Topics this course will cover:
•Medical Terminology
•Anatomy and Physiology for Coders
•Medical Law and Billing
•Word Processing
•Business Communications
•Spreadsheets
•Insurance and Coding
•Advanced Billing and Coding
•Billing and Coding �Surgical and Lab
•Billing and Coding Practicum

After completing our Medical Billing & Coding Associate of Occupational Studies program, you should be able to:
•Exhibit strong keyboarding, word processing and computer...

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