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

This program is intended for those who wish to gain employment in medical billing and health information management in either the public or private sector, including positions in the offices of private physicians, hospitals, and medical centers. Students will develop a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, health records management, insurance procedures and billing software, medical coding, as well as skills in business communications and office administration that are vital for success in ...

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Medical Coding and Billing involves a lot of in depth study. It’s an administrative office job, but a successful medical biller must have a good grasp on medical terminology, anatomy, and proper coding procedures. Those with these skills are in higher demand now than ever. Insurance companies and the government are both spending more money on researching claims and controlling fraud and deciding medical necessity issues. This means many more coding and billing jobs are opening up, especiall...

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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