Program Overview

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Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding

Overview

In this online Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding course, students will learn the foundations of medical assisting, professional behavior, legal and ethical issues, effective communication, and managing patient interactions. The course will teach students how Administrative Medical Assistants are versatile and valuable healthcare team members who handle a broad range of duties. Students will also be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

The medical billing and coding program curriculum offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. Students will understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration to reimbursement and collections. They will learn medical terminology as they study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body.

Upon completing the course, students will be prepared for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive a voucher that covers the exam fee. They will also receive a voucher for one of the following medical billing and coding certification exams:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Program Details

• Voucher Included: Yes
• Course ID: GES1015
• Total Hours: 530
• Format: Asynchronous/Self-Paced
• Location: Online
• Schedule: 12 Months (Self-Paced)
• Credit(s) Earned: 53 CEU
• Instructor: Ed2go
• Cost: $4,395.00
• Category: Healthcare

Requirements

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites to take these courses.

Certification Requirements

In order to sit for the national certification exam, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Certification exams offered by AAPC and NHA are only available online to candidates located in the US. AHIMA only offers in-person exams in both the US and Globally.

Hardware Requirements

• This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.

Software Requirements

• PC: Windows 10 or later.
• Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
• Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
• Microsoft Word Online
• Adobe Acrobat Reader
• Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other

• Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.

The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons:

• Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition (eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to students approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Certified Medical Administrative Assistant:

• Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi
• Workbook to Accompany Medical Assisting: Administrative & Clinical Competencies, by Michelle Blesi

The following digital textbooks for this course are accessed via links in the Medical Billing and Coding course lessons:

• Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement(eBook)
• Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement(eBook)

The following textbooks will be shipped to students approximately 7-10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding:

• ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians
• CPT Professional
• HCPCS Level II Professional

Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion:

• CBCS Study Guide
• Professional Review Guide for the CCA Examination and ICD-10-PCS Expert
• Official CPC Certification Study Guide

What You Will Learn

• Review key terminology and discuss the fundamentals of medical billing and coding, including structures and functions of the human body, office skills, financial practices, and administrative processes
• Understand disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
• Learn legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
• Cover the main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
• Gain hands-on exposure to an encoder application: Codify (AAPC)
• Master the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant, including scheduling, insurance processing, record-keeping, and patient communication and financial practices
• Maintain and update patient and practice-specific information, scheduling appointments, coordinating operational reports, and proficiently operate office software and equipment

Program Outcomes

• Get hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding
• Receive access to the study materials that align with the exam option chosen
• Choose a voucher for the following medical billing and coding certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam, Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam, or the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam
• Prepare for the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)