Medical Billing and Insurance Coding - Omaha School of Massage and Healthcare of Herzing University

Medical Billing and Insurance Coding from Omaha School of Massage and Healthcare of Herzing University is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. PROGRAM DESCRIPTION The goal of the medical billing and insurance program is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry???level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic, physician\\\\\\\'s office, or other health care facility. The complimenting general studies education in the associate???level degree will prepare students for greater career opportunities as skills such as critical thinking, communication, mathematics, and problem solving will be developed. PROGRAM OBJECTIVES Upon completion of their program, the student should be able to: 1. Demonstrate ability to use knowledge attained to create clerical documents used in medical facilities. 2. Read and understand medical documentation, identify diagnoses and procedures and insure that documentation supports the diagnosis and procedures performed. 3. Apply knowledge of medical terminology, disease process, anatomy and physiology, and pharmacology to analyze medical records and assign codes. 4. Apply knowledge of ICD and CPT format, instructional notations, conventions, in???patient and out???patient guidelines to assign codes and to classify diagnoses and procedures. 5. Apply knowledge of payer billing and reimbursement, the prospective payment system, and fraud and abuse issues. 6. Select appropriate diagnosis and procedure codes for billing purposes. 7. Think critically both conceptually and by using mathematical analysis; write and speak effectively; use basic computer applications; and understand human behavior in the context of the greater society. POTENTIAL JOB POSITIONS Potential entry???level job position titles include: Medical Coding Specialist , Health Information Specialist, Abstractor, and Medical Clerk. View more details on Omaha School of Massage and Healthcare of Herzing University . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.