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Medical Office Administration Training
Medical Office Administration Training program consists of two seperate programs Begining and Intermediate Medical Billing and Coding Certification Training and Medical Administration Certification Training. The program
prepares students for a wide range of
administrative skills necessary in
today’s medical offices and clinics.
Medical office personnel may work in
a variety of medical-related settings:
private medical clinics, specialty
practices, hospitals, nursing homes,
and other health care organizations.
Special attention is given to insurance billing and coding, medical
terminology, medical office procedures, and office administration in health care.
Begining and Intermediate Medical Billing and Coding Certification Training
Fall 2012
Start Date: November 12, 2012
Duration: 9 weeks, 18 sessions
Days/Times: Mondays, 6-9PM
Wednesdays, 6-9PM
Location: SC225
*Cost: $2,995
Registration Deadline: November 5, 2012
Please review the following documents:
Medical Administration Certification Training
Spring 2013
Start Date: June 3, 2013
End Date: 18 weeks, 36 sessions
Days/Times: Mondays, 6-9PM
Wednesdays, 6-9PM
Location: SC225
*Cost: $5,995
Registration Deadline:May 24, 2012
Please review the following documents:
Billing 101: Billing, Insurance and Collections
During this course, students will learn how the billing process works, how to file insurance claims and how the collections process works. When students complete this subject they will be able to recall the steps in the billing process, explain the superbill and assignment of benefits. They will be able to recall reasons for claim denial, explain insurance terminology, benefits terminology and fundamental concepts of diagnosis and procedural coding. Additionally, they will be able to describe managed care policies. (6 hours)
Performance Objectives:
- Identify steps of the billing process
- Explain components of a superbill
- Explain assignment of benefits
- Explain how fees are determined
- Explain the fundamental concepts of diagnosis and procedural coding
- Identify legal and ethical concepts related to billing and collection
- Describe the billing cycle and accounts receivable aging
- Explain insurance and benefits terminology
- Explain the components of an Explanation of Benefits statement
- Describe the CMS-1500 form
- Describe the life cycle of an insurance claim form
- Identify reasons claims are denied
- Explain Blue Cross/Blue Shield coverage
- Explain group insurance coverage
- Explain Medicare and Medicaid coverage
- Explain TRICARE/CHAMPVA coverage
- Explain Worker’s Compensation coverage
- Explain short-term and long-term disability coverage
- Describe managed care policies
- Explain legal and ethical issues related to billing and insurance
Coding 102: Medical Coding
During this subject students will learn how and why the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) Manual was developed and its purpose in ensuring proper reimbursement for particular medical diagnoses and procedures. Upon completion of this course, students will be able to recall the how to use the CPT Manual and describe the importance of using the most current CPT Manual when performing coding tasks. Additionally, students will demonstrate proper use and application of the CPT Code format in both diagnostic and procedural coding. (48 hours)
Performance Objectives:
- Identify the use of the CPT Manual
- Define CPT
- Recall who developed CPT Manual
- Recall why the CPT Manual was developed
- Know the importance of using a current-year CPT-Manual
- Identify placement of CPT codes on the CMS-1500 insurance form
- Recognize the symbols and list the major sections found in the CPT Manual
- Describe the CPT code format
- Append modifiers
- Describe unlisted procedure/service
- Describe the purpose of a special report
- Recall Category I and II CPT codes
- Locate terms in the CPT index
- Identify the content of the CPT appendices
- Demonstrate the ability to code procedures accurately
- Demonstrate the ability to code services accurately
Funding Course:
Sallie Mae Career Training LoanSM
The Career Training LoanSM has been designed specifically to help you finance your education or training and offers hundreds of dollars in savings over other financing options. It can be used for distance learning or other continuing education programs to cover the total cost of education and related expenses, and loan applications can often be completed within minutes. www.salliemae.com/tamiucontedu
No refunds to Sallie Mae Loans after the start of class.
To Register for any of the above events please follow the LINK.
***All classes are subject to cancellation if there is insufficient number of attendees. ***
For additional information contact:
BINATIONAL CENTER
Continuing Education
5201 University Boulevard, Pellegrino Hall 301A
Laredo, TX 78041
Tel. 956.326.2765 — Fax 956.326.2838
Email: continuingeducation@tamiu.edu
Office Hours: Mon - Fri, 8 am - 5 pm
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