Quick Classes Looking for a class that is quick? Looking for a class that is inexpensive? Programs affordable for everyone.   Look below at the many different programs you can complete, quickly and    easily. You won't have pay thousands for career training with SE School for Career Development.  Save and enjoy the rewards.   Choose On-Site classes  or  On-Line  classes. It's easy to start.  Fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page. Scroll down to look at the many programs to choose from.

MEDICAL RECEPTIONIST / FRONT OFFICE                                                            (Certificate Program) Are you a people person? Do you enjoy working with others? The medical field is one of the fastest growing industries. As a medical receptionist, you could have the opportunity to apply your skills while meeting new people everyday. Whether in a private office or in the public sector, you can make helping others a part of your career. The medical field has great growth potential and so can you. For any medical practice, dental office, chiropractic office, family practice, specialty clinic, health care clinic, or hospital. SESCD recommends: Taking two classes. Both are required for medical practices. 1. Start with the Medical Receptionist/Front Office 2. Appointment Scheduling. Medical Receptionist/Front Office:  What Program Covers: Understanding the types of medical practices, specialist, and sub specialty practices Legal and Ethical Issues for Medical Practices HIPAA  and regulations and guidelines. Communications. OSHA Regulations Prevention of health care fraud and abuse, confidentiality, do's and dont's. Handling negative patients. Dealing with Conflict, Managing Stress, reducing stress, and preventing burn out. Managing the Medical Office On-Site Tuition Fee $199.99 + book, materials, networking, shipping/handling fees. On-Line Tuition Fee $135.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping/handling. Fees can vary per class. Seminar 1:     For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL APPOINTMENT and PHYSICIAN SCHEDULING                                                       (Certificate Program) Developing correct appointment scheduling techniques along with medical software practice is absolutely essential for all medical facilities and hospitals. Computer applications and practice is included with on-site classes. On-line classes, students will be provided with a CD ROM mini version of a medical program they can install on their computer for hands-on practice at home. Understanding HIPAA Regulations Telephone communication skills Appointments, fees, and hours to schedule Handling request for laboratory or radiology reports Handling emergency call procedures.   Taking Messages: APPOINTMENT SCHEDULING AND MAINTAINING THE PHYSICIAN'S SCHEDULE THE PATIENT RECEPTION AREA Hands-on computer appointment scheduling for real world applications and practice, on-site. On-Site Tuition Fee $ 229.99  + book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $199.99  + book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. Seminar 2: For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MANAGING PATIENT and  MEDICAL OFFICE RECORDS                                                      (Certificate Program) If you want to play a key role in health care in a position that doesn’t require a degree in medicine, this is your opportunity. Health records is one of today’s fastest growing careers. Every time a patient visits a doctor’s office, clinic, hospital or emergency facility, a record is made of the observations, lab tests, diagnoses, procedures, and treatments received. Health records specialists review the accuracy of the information, process and file it. Almost all medical facilities need employees with medical records knowledge. In hospitals, many different departments need medical records personnel. From pulling records, charting, checking documents for accuracy, finding information for the records, retrieving medical information from records for doctor’s offices, insurance companies, medical professionals, this is a good career.  A program you can complete in days.  Earn a certificate in Medical Records. A good quick way to get you foot in the door. Covers: We include HIPAA in our courses for no extra fee and is needed for medical records. HIPAA Regulations, Confidentiality, Medical Laws and Ethics, Quality Control, Mandatory Disclosures. Maintaining Patient Records, Documents, Reports, Releasing Medical Records, and Confidentiality. Initiating and Maintaining Patient Records Importance Contents of Patient Charts, Charting Guidelines. Types of Medical Records, Accuracy of Medical Records, Releasing Medical Records. Confidentiality of Medical Records, Managing the Office Medical Records, Records Management System. Filing Equipment and Supplies for the Practice. Seminar 3: On-Site Tuition Fee $ 175.00 + book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $135.00   + book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. For more information fill out the contact at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL SECRETARY                                                       (Certificate Program) Secretarial training can be a stepping-stone toward an exciting career working for doctors,  hospitals, and medical institutes. Become a highly skilled Medical secretary providing clerical and administrative support to medical staff in hospitals, private practice and general practice. Medical Secretaries provide different job skills for many different practices. Good typing and word processing skills are needed.  HIPAA and legal guidelines is important in medical secretaries work. Medical Secretaries work with patients, manage office equipment, manage correspondence, mail, and type various types of medical reports and documents.  Medical secretaries may earn about $26,000 per year and may go slightly higher than $36,000 for those people with experience. To ensure professionalism SESCD will provide the student with different types of documents, reports, and medical notes for proficiency and hands-on experience.  Student needs to take the Series 3 -Medical Records before continuing to Secretary. Covers: Using and maintaining office equipment. Telephone systems, answering systems, and pagers. Maintaing office equipment Patient Charts and contents Managing correspondence and mail Written correspondence Designing a business letter and documents, steps and guidelines to follow. Letter Formatting Editing and proofreading medical documents Preparing out going mail Basic rules and guidelines for writing medical reports and documents. Processing mail. Invoices and Statements Managing Inventory Purchase Orders On-Site classes, hands-on computer applications, designing medical reports, doctor's notes and documents. Seminar 4:   On-Site Tuition Fee $269.99 + book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $235.99 + book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. For more information fill out the contact at the bottom of the page.

COMPUTERS IN THE MEDICAL OFFICE                                                        (Certificate Program) HIPAA regulations, confidentiality, medical laws and ethics, OSHA regulations. Appointment Scheduling Security in the computerized office Computer system care and maintenance, Do's and Don’ts. MEDICAL PATIENT, FINANCIAL, AND BILLING Established patients: information needed. . Establishing financial responsibility of the patient for services in the medical practice. Insurance Processing Verifying patient eligibility for insurance Benefits Determining Preauthorization and Referral Requirements, Determining the Primary Insurance and Guidelines. Understanding Encounter Forms or Superbills Patient Charges Collecting Payments Charges for Non-covered or Over Limit Services Charges for Nonparticipating Providers Charges for Services to Self Pay New Patients and Established Establishing What the Patient Will Owe Check-Out Procedures Billing Methods of Payments Walk-out Receipts. Billing Procedures On-Site hands on practice and applications. Medical Software Program student demo CD is included for on-line students, for real medical computer applications and practice. Basic typing, computer, and Windows knowledge is needed. Recommended:  Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology  (Beginners Level)  Take first. Recommended: Complete the Medical Records Management program before taking Medical Secretary. On-Site Tuition Fee $299.99 +  book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $269.99 +  book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. Seminar 5:    For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL INSURANCE PROCEDURES                                                            (Certificate Program) Medical insurance and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals. You will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance. In-depth knowledge of Medicaid, Medicare, Blue Cross, Plans, Carriers, and procedures needed in all practices, hospitals, or for home billing business. Learn the vital insurance skills needed for medical facilities and hospitals. Covering: Learn the Medical Insurance Specialist Requirements Understanding Private Insurance Understanding Group Health Plans Understanding Major Private Payers and Blue Cross and Blue Shield Understanding the Subscriber Identification Card Understanding Participation Contracts and Provisions Physician's Responsibilities and Managed Care Plan Obligations Interpreting Compensation and Billing Guidelines Compiling Billing Data, Getting Billing Information Collecting Co-payments, Co-pay Calculations Private Payer Billing Management and Claim Completion The Medical Billing Process Understanding the CMS - 1500 Claims and Sections MEDICARE MEDICAID TRICARE AND CHAMPVA WORKERS' COMPENSATION On Site Tuition Fee $259.99  +  book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $219.99 +  book, material, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. Seminar 6: It is recommended to take the Medical Insurance Certificate Program before taking the Billing Program. For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL BILLING PROCEDURES                                                        (Certificate Program) As a direct result of this hiring increase, medical billing is quickly becoming the fastest growing occupation in health services and there is the growing demand for medical billing personnel.  Medical practices, clinics, health clinics, dental practices, chiropractic, surgery centers, specialty practices, hospitals, home business, most every medical facility need medical billers. Complete the medical insurance program first before billing. Both go hand-in-hand and needed for billing. Covering: Learn the Medical Billing Process                                        Covering Medical Health Care Plans Managed Care and  Health Maintenance Organizations                 Government Sponsored Health Care Programs THE BILLING PROCESS: Understanding Preregistering Patients Established Financial Responsibility for the Visit Check-In Patients and Check-Out Patients Reviewing Coding Compliance Follow Up and Handle Collection Procedures Electronic Medical Records Federal Regulations, State Regulations, HIPAA Rules, Electronic Data Interchange Protecting Health Information, Disclosure of Treatment, and Payment Health Care Operations, Authorizations, and Request Fraud and Abuse Regulations and Enforcement and Penalties PATIENT ENCOUNTERS AND BILLING INFORMATION Gathering Important New Patient Information, Preregistration, Medical History, and Forms Establishing Financial Responsibility of the Patient for Services Verifying Patient Eligibility for Insurance Benefits (Steps) Checking Out-of-Networking Benefits Deductibles, Co-insurance, Out-of-pocket Expenses, Who is the Primary Care Provider? Determining Preauthorization and Referral Requirements Determining the Primary Insurance and Guidelines Understanding Encounter Forms or Superbills Understanding  Patient Charges Collecting Payments at the Time of Service Copayments Charges for Noncovered or Overlimit Services Charges for Nonparticipating Providers Charges for Services to Self Pay Establishing What the Patient Will Owe Check-Out Procedures Methods of Payments On-Site Tuition Fee $259.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $219.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping/handling fees may apply. Seminar 7: For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL ICD-9-CM DIAGNOSIS CODING                                                   (FOR PHYSICIAN'S PRACTICES) For every medical claim sent to an insurance company, each office visit, consultation, procedure, test, x-ray, findings, treatment must be coded.  ICD-9-CM coding is one of the main codes used for coding diseases.  A very good knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology is needed.   Recommended: Take SESCD’s Medical Terminology, Anatomy, And Physiology beginners or the professional class. Coders work close with the professional medical staff, nurses, and physicians.   Coding is also needed for billing.  Learn coding quickly and easily with, start now. Covers: Understanding HIPAA AND MEDICAL RECORDS. Medical Records Documenting Encounters with the Providers Evaluation and Management Service Reports The History and Physical Examination Chief Complaint The Diagnosis The Treatment Plan Chart Notes and  Discharge Summaries. Electronic Medical Records Federal Regulations, State Regulations HIPAA Rules and Complying With HIPAA. Electronic Data Interchange Protecting Health Information Disclosure of Treatment Payment and Health Care Operations Authorizations Request. Fraud and Abuse Regulations DIAGNOSIS CODING:  INTRODUCTION TO ICD-9-CM CODING What is ICD-9-CM Diagnosis Coding and Terms Understanding the Sections of the ICD-9-CM Understanding V Codes and E Codes Coding Steps: The correct procedure for assigning accurate diagnosis codes Official Coding Guidelines Steps to Coding Primary Diagnosis Highest Level of Specificity. Learn by doing with case simulations for medical proficiency and expertise. Over 22 sections with ICD-9-Coding exercises are included for practice and coding applications ICD-9-Coding Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting Outpatient Services is included. Coding exercises for proficiency and expertise. Medical Terminology, Anatomy, Physiology knowledge is needed. Students will need the ICD-9-CM Coding Book Volume 1,2, 3 as well as the text book for this program. On-Site Tuition Fee $299.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $219.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. Start now in a coding career with SE School for Career Development.   Seminar 8: For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL CPT PROCEDURE CODING                                                      (Certificate Program) Medical coders read and review medical documentation provided by physicians and other health care providers in order to obtain detailed information regarding their procedures, surgery, operations, test, and other procedures performed in the medical practice or hospital. This detailed information is translated into numeric codes. The coder assigns and sequences procedural codes using a universally recognized coding system. If you like research and detailed work this program is for you. What You Can Learn: What is CPT Procedure Coding and Terms. Understanding the Types of CPT Codes and Categories How the CPT Format and Updates Understanding the Index. How to Use the Main Index, Section Guidelines, Understanding Modifiers Understanding the Appendixes CODING STEPS AND GUIDELINES TO FOLLOW IN CPT CODING Evaluation and Management Codes Structure and how they are organized New and Established Patient Coding Referrals and Consultants Understanding Modifiers for CPT Coding Steps and Guidelines to Follow in Selecting the Correct E/M Codes Reporting E/M Codes for Claims Office and Hospital Services Understanding How to Code: Anesthesia Codes, Structure, and Modifiers Surgery, Surgical Packages, Separate Procedures Structure and Modifiers Reporting Surgical Codes Radiology Pathology and Laboratory and much more. On-Site: Learn by doing. Hands-on CPT coding applications and practice are included for coding proficiency and professionalism. On-Site Tuition Fee $299.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $219.99 + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. On-line students will receive a CD ROM demo software program for computer practice, that they can install on their computers. Advanced: Medical Terminology, Anatomy, & Physiology knowledge is needed. Students will need the CPT Procedure Coding Book as well as the text book for this program Seminar 9:   For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL CLAIM PREPARATION and TRANSMISSIONS                                                     (Certificate Program) This is a continued part from insurance and billing.  It is recommended to take the insurance and billing program before taking the claims section.  All three sections go together. After all the documentation, superbills, encounter forms, reports, and necessary information has been processed, checked for accuracy, and entered into the computer a claim needs to be created to bill the insurance companies. This the last step for reimbursements from insurance companies. It is vital that the claims department has a very good knowledge in processing claims.  All codes and documentation has been verified and corrected before claims can be submitted.  After the claim has been submitted to the insurance company, follow up needs to be checked for reimbursements or any rejections.   MEDICAL CLAIM PREPARATION UNDERSTANDING PAYMENT, APPEALS, AND SECONDARY CLAIMS: Understanding claim follow up and payment processing Understanding Claim Adjudication: Steps payers follow to adjudicate claims Payments: When is payment due Understanding the Remittance Advice (RA) Monitoring Claim Status: Claim turnaround time, and aging HIPAA Health Claim Status Inquiry and Response Working With Payers Becoming familiar with payers' claim processing procedures Understanding the Remittance Advice and Explanation of Benefits (RA/ EOB) Adjustments:  Claim Adjustment Group Codes: Reason Codes Guide and Advice Remark Code Guide Receiving and processing RAs and EOBs, Procedures for posting, posting and applying payments, reconciling payments. Denial Management Appeals Post Payment Audits Over Payments, and Grievances The General Appeal Process Medicare Appeals Post Payment Audits Refunds of over payments Billing Secondary Payers Electronic Claims Paper Claims Following the MSP Rules Over Age Sixty-Five and Employed Disabled ESRD, MSP Claims and Payments Medicare Secondary Payer (MSP) CMS-1500 Claim Completion Guide TRICARE CMS-1500 Secondary Claims Medicare and Medicaid CMS-1500 Claim Completion Guide On-Site Tuition Fee $135.99  + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $115.99 + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. Seminar 10 For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

MEDICAL COLLECTIONS AND PATIENT BILLING                                                        (Certificate Program) Collecting monies owed to medical practices and billing patients is the primary factor if a practice stays open. Learn the important factors and necessary skills needed in medical collections. Collections: Financial Policies and Procedures: Explaining to patients payment policies and procedures Patient's statements and understanding the process Understanding the content of a Medical Statement and what is needed THE BILLING CYCLE: Individual patient billing versus guarantor billing ORGANIZING EFFECTIVE COLLECTIONS When patients do not pay a bill Collections regulations and procedures Avoiding opportunities for fraud, do's and don’ts, state laws Over Due Bills Patient Aging Reports Tracking Over Dues 30, 60, 90 Collection Letters Collection Calls and Strategies, Call Abbreviations. Credit Counseling Credit arrangements and designing payment plan. Collection agencies and credit reporting. Skip Tracing Tracing a Debtor Professional skip tracing assistance and computerized skip tracing Effective skip tracing calls UnCollectible Accounts: Writing Off Uncollectible Accounts Common Types of Uncollectible Accounts Dismissing Patients Who Does Not Pay Patient Refunds and Record Retention On-Site Tuition Fee $199.99 + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. On-Line Tuition Fee $119.99 + book, materials, networking, shipping /handling fees may apply. Seminar 11: For more information fill out the contact form at the bottom of the page.

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MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT                              SEMINAR:    MODULES  1 - 11 The programs above are derived from the Medical Administrative Assistant program. Portions have been divided into specific sections, so student does not have to pay for the entire course, saving the student time and money.  Each program is considered a seminar type program, that can be completed in a lot less time then taking a college level course. Student can pick and choose which ever section, they want to take.  It is recommended anyone taking any type of medical course to have some type of medical knowledge.  Medical Terminology, Anatomy, & Physiology (Quick) class or (Professional) is recommended before taking any medical course.  Needed but not required for most of the quick classes.                    Comparable to Medical Administrative Specialist or Health Information Management