Medical school training courses in Cedar Rapids, IA (public, in-house or online)

Learn procedures in a clinical setting, processing of confidential information relating to the patient’s demographics and medical information file, law & ethics, accuracy of source documents, bookkeeping and banking practices in the medical office.


Outline :
Lesson 1: Introduction
Becoming a Successful Student
The Healthcare Industry


Lesson 2: Introduction to Medical Assisting
The Medical Assisting Profession
Professional Behavior in the Workplace
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This course prepares students for the knowledge and skills required for a career in medical coding. The course provides practical, easy-to-follow instructions on how to code using todays coding systems and will prepare you for the CPC certification exam.


Outline :
Lesson 1: Step-By-Step Medical Coding Overview


Lesson 2: Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
Introduction to the CPT
Evaluation and Management (E/M) Section
Anesthesia Section and Modifiers
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Learn to increase efficiency and streamline administrative procedures for medical billing and insurance claim processing. Learn all aspects of submitting, tracing, appealing, and transmitting billing claims for today’s full range of health plans.


Outline :
Lesson 1: Career Role and Responsibilities
Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist
Compliance and the E-Health Initiative


Lesson 2: The Claims Process
Basics of Health Insurance
Medical Documentation
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Learn the origin of medical terms including learning how to build, analyze, and define medical terms using word parts. Define medical terms for each body system and recognize common abbreviations used in each body system and specialty area.


Outline :
Lesson 1: Introduction to Word Parts


Lesson 2: Body Structure, Color, and Oncology


Lesson 3: Directional Terms, Anatomic Planes, Regions, and Quadrants


Lesson 4: Integumentary System


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This course is for persons who wish to work in medical records, doctor’s offices and insurance companies. Medical terms wil be discussed in conjunction with a brief summary of anatomy. Emphasis will be placed on memorizing suffixes, prefixes, and word roots. Book required.