Medical school training courses in Fairbanks, AK (public, in-house or online)

Introduction to medical coding. Students will be introduced to CPT and ICD-9-CM coding. Learn to identify and explain the three factors of Evaluation and Management E/M code assignment. Recognize and explain the Anesthesia section and subsection format, the modifiers, accurately report unlisted anesthesia procedures, and calculate payment. Understand the Surgery section and subsection formats, and analyze its unique characteristics. Examine the Integumentary System subsection, its unique termino...

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This beginning level course introduces the student to the medical office. Students will have hands-on experience with actual correspondence, forms, and medical reports selected from the files of practicing physicians. Experience a realistic medical office through daily jobs that include various dictation styles and opportunities for decision-making and troubleshooting. A simulated phone situation has been added whereby students can role-play, taking on the responsibility of the medical office as...

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The Clinical Medical Assisting program at SJVC offers extensive back office training to provide support to physicians and direct patient care in a variety of medical settings. Training includes a balance of classroom instruction with laboratory experience to create the best opportunity for student understanding and performance. Graduates of this program are eligible to take the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams for licensure.

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SJVC’s Clinical and Administrative Medical Assisting (CAMA) program trains students in both administrative and clinical medical procedures for medical offices and specialty clinics. Graduates of this program earn an Associate of Science degree and are eligible to sit for the Registered Medical Assistant (RMA) and National Certified Medical Assistant (NCMA) exams.

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•Insurance billing
•Appointment scheduling
•Patient information coding
•Injection Administration
•Ele...

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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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