Medical Billing and Coding Specialist - Pennsylvania Institute of Technology

Medical Billing and Coding Specialist from Pennsylvania Institute of Technology is a Campus Certificate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. The purpose of the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program is to prepare students for employment in a variety of medical billing and coding, health information, medical transcription and administrative/support positions in the health care field. Employment opportunities exist as admissions assistants, medical records clerks, receptionist, insurance clerks, and billing clerks among others. Four nationwide certifications are provided within this program: Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, Certified Medical Transcriptionist, Certified Medical Administrative Assistant and CPR/First Aid. Certification examinations are administered through the National Health Care Association, an international accreditation agency. Be prepared to work in various health care settings, including: Medical offices Nursing homes Hospitals Rehabilitation centers Medical Billing and Coding Specialist graduates are able to: Communicate effectively in oral and written forms; follow directions. Demonstrate computer literacy and operate word processing applications. Anatomy & Physiology The role of a medical office worker: Answering the telephones, scheduling appointments, registering patients, managing the front desk, preparing referral forms, and collecting and posting payments The structure of the medical field: Hospital organization and the interaction of the hospital and physician?s office and the relationships among physicians, hospitals, and third party payers. Medical law and ethics Health Information Management Hospital and office medical charts and the most common documents contained in each. Third Party Billing Where and how to gather the necessary information to complete and submit the current insurance claim forms including being able to use the coding books. Manage insurance and patient payments for medical services. Receiving reimbursements from patient?s insurance carriers Career Skill Building Resume writing View more details on Pennsylvania Institute of Technology . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.