Medical Coding and Billing Specialist - Springfield Technical Community College

Medical Coding and Billing Specialist from Springfield Technical Community College is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. This program prepares students for employment in hospitals, ambulatory centers, visiting nursing associations, insurance companies, physician offices, and many other health organizations as a medical coder/billing specialist . After several years of work experience, the student may also work from home as an independent medical biller/coder. Medical Coding and Billing Specialists Program Goals Understand medical terminology and anatomy/physiology and can apply it to coding physician-documented patients' records in an inpatient or outpatient setting. Understand the coding assignment guidelines: ICD-9, CPT and HCPCS and have the skills to code diseases and procedures from patients' records. Have an understanding of the relationship between coding and reimbursement; be knowledgeable about insurance terminology, various insurance carrier requirements and complete an insurance form. Understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and how it applies to coding and billing release of information. Can demonstrate proficiency in preparing an electronic medical record, billing services, posting payments, generating appointments, and medical/financial reports using medical software. Are computer literate (proficient in word processing, spreadsheets, data base, e-mail, and the Internet). View more details on Springfield Technical Community College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.