Medical Coding and Revenue Management Certificate

Program Overview

SPC's Medical Coding and Revenue Management Certificate prepares students for a quick entry into the medical field. It covers physician coding and medical billing concepts, providing hands-on experience through professional practice courses in various healthcare settings. The program follows AHIMA guidelines and prepares students for certification, equipping them for careers as Medical Coders, Revenue Management Specialists, and more.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

SPC's Medical Coding and Revenue Management Certificate prepares students for a quick entry into a career in the medical field. It covers physician coding and medical billing concepts. The courses follow the guidelines set forth for Medical Coder certification programs published by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The program offers hands-on experience through professional practice courses held in acute care hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation, psychiatric, or assisted living facilities. It is offered completely online.

Objectives:

• Prepares students for quick entry into a career in medical coding and revenue management.
• Provides students with the skills to transform medical diagnoses, procedures, and injuries into designated numerical codes.
• Gives students a thorough understanding of anatomy, physiology, pharmacology, and clinical disease processes.

Outline:

• Course 1: Medical Terminology
• Introduction to medical terminology.
• Medical abbreviations and symbols.
• Anatomy and physiology.
• Medical specialties.
• Medical procedures.
• Medical diagnosis.
• Course 2: ICD-10-CM Coding
• Introduction to ICD-10-CM.
• Coding guidelines for ICD-10-CM.
• Coding practice for ICD-10-CM.
• Compliance with ICD-10-CM.
• Course 3: CPT Coding
• Introduction to CPT.
• Coding guidelines for CPT.
• Coding practice for CPT.
• Compliance with CPT.
• Course 4: Healthcare Reimbursement
• Introduction to healthcare reimbursement.
• Types of healthcare reimbursement.
• The role of medical coders in healthcare reimbursement.
• Compliance with healthcare reimbursement regulations.
• Course 5: Professional Practice
• Hands-on experience in medical coding and revenue management.
• Practicum in acute care hospitals, nursing homes, and rehabilitation, psychiatric, or assisted living facilities.
• Course 6: Medical Coding Ethics
• Introduction to medical coding ethics.
• Ethical guidelines for medical coders.
• The role of medical coders in protecting patient privacy.

Assessment:

Students are assessed through a variety of methods, including:

• Quizzes
• Exams
• Projects
• Presentations
• Case studies
• Practicum

Teaching:

The program is taught by experienced faculty members who are experts in the field of medical coding and revenue management. The faculty use a variety of teaching methods, including:

• Lectures
• Discussions
• Hands-on activities
• Simulations
• Role-playing

Careers:

Graduates of the program are prepared for a variety of careers in the medical field, including:

• Medical Coder
• Revenue Management Specialist
• Healthcare Reimbursement Specialist
• Medical Billing Specialist