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MEDICAL CODING SPECIALIST                        (Combined all-in-one) Certified Certificate Program Coding, Billing, Electronic Claims Medical coding specialist work in medical practices, clinics, specialty practices, hospitals departments, medical accounting facilities/departments,  surgery centers, long-term health care facilities, insurance companies, dental offices, home health care agencies, pharmacies, consulting firms, coding and billing services, government agencies, Health Maintenance Organizations (HMO)s, and home billing businesses. Medical coding specialists read and review medical documentations, such as a superbill or encounter forms, provided by physicians and other health care providers in order to obtain detailed information regarding patient’s disease(s), injuries, surgical operations, and other procedures. This detailed information is translated into numeric codes. From every disease, treatment, procedure, test, from surgery, biopsies, x-rays, to office visits, there is a code.  There are different types of codes for different diseases and procedures.  ICD-9-CM Codes,  CPT Codes, E Codes, V Codes, Evaluation and Management Codes, just to name a few.  The coding specialist assigns and sequences diagnostic and procedural codes using a universally recognized coding system. Using this official classification system, coders must insure correct code selection for compliance with federal regulation and insurance requirements. Medical Coding Specialist work very close with health care professionals and physicians.

Medical codes are used extensively for medical claim processing, account receivables, and reimbursements for insurance companies Medicare, Medicaid, and insurance payments. The information compiled by the medical coders is used for billing, preparing claims, all the way to preparing statistical reports for use by medical practices, clinics, and hospitals for planning, marketing, and other management purposes. Local, state, and federal governments also use this information to identify health care concerns critical to the public.  Knowledge of both medical and the business side of health care is essential in this detail oriented profession. Because knowledge of coding, billing, and claims processing is needed SE School for Career Development is offering a course that covers detailed comprehensive coding hands-on learning program, and includes insurance, billing, and electronic claims processing --- all-in-one program.  Saving you time and money. The Medical Coding Specialist program includes medical software applications and hands-on practice with patient case simulations student CD Rom to help provide, up-to-date medical computer applications with the course.   Step-by-Step instructions with sample figures, graphics, and simulated coding, billing, and claim examples are provided for real world coding practice. Hands-on learning and practice will provide proficiency in many areas of medical, for hospitals, medical practices, clinics, home health agencies, emergency or ambulatory care centers, medical specialist, rehabilitation centers, medical billing companies, insurance companies, legal firms, and other medical facilities. A professional program for anyone.   The average annual salary can range from $23,00.00 to $39,700 depending on title, education, knowledge, and experience.  Entry level coders salary will not be as much as a professional coder with experience. A certificate in Medical Coding Specialist with SE School for Career Development, could open many doors of opportunity, applying for many different type of jobs with this course. Medical Office Specialist Medical Billing Specialist Patient Account Specialist Electronic Claims Processor Medical Billing Coordinator Medical Coding Specialist Medical Claims Analyst Medical Reimbursement Specialist Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Collector Medical Claims Processor Medical Claims Reviewer or Open your own billing business ____________________________________________ Program Overview: HIPAA Regulations. Documents and reports are needed for coding. Insurance Fee-for-Service Plans Coding ICD-9-CM. Official step-by-step guidelines for coding and reporting Coding Diagnosis ICD-10-CM Coding Z Codes, V Codes, E Codes, Notations, and Explanations Modifiers and Guidelines Coding CPT Codeing Procedures with Step-by-Step Guidelines Coding Practice with ICD-9-CM and CPT Coding Infectious Parasitic Disease Coding E-Codes Coding V-Codes Coding Diseases of the Nervous System Sense Organs Coding Diseases of the Skin and Subcutaneous Tissue Coding Conditions Originating in the Perinatal Period Coding Endocrine, Nutritional, Metabolic Diseases Coding Symptoms, Signs, Ill Defined Conditions Coding Diseases of the Circulatory System Coding Digestive System Coding Musculoskeletal System Coding Neoplasm Coding Coding Diseases of the Blood Blood Forming Organs Coding Injury  and Poisoning Coding, and more. CPT CodingCoding Evaluation & Management for Physician Offices Coding Musculoskeletal System Coding Cardiovascular Coding Integumentary System Coding Respiratory Coding Digestive System Coding Radiology and more. Medical CD Rom Computer Hands-on Practice and Applications: Patient Information Insurance Carrier Information Patient's Employer Information ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Codes CPT Procedure Codes Place of Service Codes Type of Service Codes Fees for Service Charges Attending Physician Information Referring Providers Setting Up and Entering New Patients Setting up and Entering New Cases Entering Account Information Diagnosis and Codes Procedures and Patient Co-Payments Accounting Information Learn how to apply Payments to Charges , Printing Receipts Creating Health Insurance Claim Forms Creating Claims and Claims Management Sending Claims Electronically Working with Clearinghouses and Submitting Claims Allowed Charged Deductible/Co-Payment Amount Paid Insurance Payments Charges, Adjustments, Payment, Balance, and Totals Complete Coding and Claim Practice Electronic Claims Processing Working with Insurance Companies Clearinghouses Organizing Claims Denial Notices Denied Claims ICD-9-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Conventions General Coding Guidelines and Specific Guidelines for Selection of Principal Diagnosis Guidelines for Reporting Additional Diagnosis Guidelines for Diagnosis Coding and Reporting Guidelines for Outpatient Services Guidelines for Evaluation and Management Services and more. Training for optimal results. Designed to tackle the most needed issues per subject area. ________________________________________________________________________________________________                                                  Comparable to a $4,00.00 program elsewhere. On-Site Tuition Fee $899.99 plus books, materials, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition fee $799.99 plus books, materials, SH fees may apply.  Start any time on-line. ________________________________________________________________________________________________ Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology (Professional) is required. Take this class first. Core Text is CEU approved. Certified Coding. CCA, CCS, CCS-P .SESCD graduates call for information. Start on-line any time. Click on the REQUEST link below for more information or to talk to a counselor.

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