Healthcare and Fitness Clinical Medical Administrator 985 Hours 6 Months Beginner English Overview Syllabus Objectives Requirement Certification Features Our online CMA training course, offered by our accredited school partners, prepares students to sit for the NHA and CBCS, CMAA, and CEHRS national certification examinations. Students are given 12 months to complete the CMA training program, and additional time is available if needed. The Clinical Medical Administrator program is designed to prepare students to function as professionals in multiple healthcare settings. Medical administrators with a non-clinical background perform various administrative tasks including assisting with the administration of and preparation of patient records for billing and recording purposes. Job opportunities are prevalent with physician’s offices, clinics, chiropractor’s offices, hospitals and outpatient facilities. This CMA training program also includes the online study guide, for the CBCS, CMAA, and the CEHRS practice exams, and a voucher to pursue the National Health Career Associations (NHA) Billing and Coding Specialists, Medical Administrative Assistant Exam, and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialists Exam. The purpose of the Clinical Medical Administrator program is to prepare students to become health professionals capable of performing all the functions related to the administrative aspects of a medical office, including billing, coding, and electronic health records duties. This program covers the following key areas and topics: Gather/review essential patient information Verify required documentation before patient information is released Prevent fraud/abuse by auditing billing Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures Submit claims for reimbursement Coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement Review and answer practice correspondence Operate computer systems to accomplish office tasks Answer calls, schedule appointments, greet patients and maintain files Update and maintain patient and other practice-specific information Coordinate operation reports such as time and attendance Audit patient records for compliance Abstract clinical information for reports Perform basic coding to submit reimbursement claims Process Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records Review patient records to ensure completion and accuracy Collect patient demographic and insurance information Course Outline: Anatomy & Physiology: Lesson 1: Introduction to Body Structure and Organization Lesson 2: The Integumentary System Lesson 3: The Skeletal System Lesson 4: The Muscular System Lesson 5: The Nervous System and Special Senses Lesson 6: The Cardiovascular System Lesson 7: The Immune System Lesson 8: The Respiratory System Lesson 9: The Digestive System Lesson 10: The Urinary System Lesson 11: The Endocrine System Lesson 12: The Reproductive Systems Medical Terminology: The structure of medical terms The differences between prefix and suffix Testing and radiology using medical terminology The different body systems in relation to medical terminology Medical Billing and Coding (with ICD-10): Lesson 1: Reimbursement, HIPAA, and Compliance Lesson 2: ICD-10-CM Guidelines: An Overview Lesson 3: ICD-10-CM: Organization and Rules Lesson 4: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 1 Lesson 5: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 2 Lesson 6: ICD-10-CM: Coding Guidelines Part 3 Lesson 7: Introduction to the CPT and Level II National Code (HCPCS) Lesson 8: CPT Modifiers Lesson 9: CPT Coding: Evaluation and Management Services Lesson 10: CPT Coding: Anesthesia Services Lesson 11: CPT Coding: Surgery Lesson 12: CPT Coding: Integumentary and Musculoskeletal System Procedures Lesson 13: CPT Coding: Respiratory System Procedures Lesson 14: CPT Coding: Cardiovascular System Procedures Lesson 15: CPT Coding: Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm Procedures Lesson 16: CPT Coding: Digestive System Procedures Lesson 17: CPT Coding: Urinary and Male Reproductive Systems Procedures Lesson 18: CPT Coding: Female Reproductive System, Maternity Care, and Delivery Procedures Lesson 19: CPT Coding: Endocrine and Nervous System Procedures Lesson 20: CPT Coding: Eye and Ocular Adnexa, Auditory System, and Microscope Procedures Lesson 21: CPT Coding: Radiology Procedures Lesson 22: CPT Coding: Pathology and Laboratory Procedures Lesson 23: CPT Coding: Medicine Procedures Lesson 24: Inpatient Coding Administrative Medical Assistant: Lesson 1: Becoming a Successful Student Lesson 2: The History of Medicine and Healthcare Lesson 3: Medical Assisting Today Lesson 4: The Medical Assisting Career: Roles and Responsibilities Lesson 5: Medical Law and Ethics Lesson 6: Interpersonal Communication Lesson 7: Written Communication Lesson 8: Telephone Procedures Lesson 9: Front Desk Reception Lesson 10: Patient Scheduling Lesson 11: Medical Records Management Lesson 12: Electronic Medical Records Lesson 13: Computers in the Medical Office Lesson 14: Equipment, Maintenance, and Supply Inventory Lesson 15: Office Policies and Procedures Lesson 16: Handling Emergencies in the Medical Office Lesson 17: Insurance Billing and Authorizations Lesson 18: Basics of Diagnostic Coding Lesson 19: Basics of Procedural Coding Lesson 20: Billing, Collections, and Credit Lesson 21: Payroll, Accounts Payable, and Banking Procedures Lesson 22: Managing the Medical Office Lesson 23: Competing in the Job Market Electronic Health Records Management: Lesson 1: Healthcare Facilities and Professionals Lesson 2: Accreditation, Regulation, and HIPAA Lesson 3: Fundamentals of Information Systems and Healthcare Records Lesson 4: Comparison of Paper and Electronic Records Lesson 5: Additional Health Information System Lesson 6: Healthcare Coding and Reimbursement Lesson 7: Healthcare Transactions and Billing Lesson 8: Statistics, Research, and Quality Management Lesson 9: Electronic Health Records: An Overview Lesson 10: Functional EHR Systems Lesson 11: Basics of Medical Record Software Lesson 12: Data Entry at the Point of Care Lesson 13: Electronic Orders Lesson 14: Problem Lists, Results Management, and Trending Lesson 15: Data Entry Using Flow Sheets and Anatomical Drawings Lesson 16: Using the EHR to Improve Patient Health Lesson 17: Privacy and Security of Health Records Lesson 18: Using the Internet to Expedite Patient Care Lesson 19: EHR Coding and Reimbursement Enroll through one of our accredited university or college partners today! Upon successful completion of this program, learners will display proficiency in the following areas: • Administrative Medical Assistant responsibilities • Office and patient communication techniques, appointment scheduling, and general office duties • Ethical and legal issues, fraud abuse, and compliance • Technology in healthcare • Basic terminology used in medical offices • Financial and practice management • Professional fees, billing and collecting procedures, accounting systems, credit arrangements • Health insurance coverage, and billing and coding procedures • Medical records management, confidentiality of medical records, filing reports in medical records • Legal procedures in court disclosure of medical records Module 1: Medical Terminology • Word Structure • Prefix, Root Word, and Suffix • Organization of the Body • Diagnostic Testing and Radiology Module 2: Anatomy & Physiology • Anatomy and Physiology Basics • Musculoskeletal, Integumentary, and Respiratory Systems • Digestive, Reproductive, and Urinary Systems • Blood and the Cardiovascular System • Lymphatic, Immune, and Endocrine Systems • Nervous and Sensory Systems Module 3: Medical Administrative Assistant • The History Of Medicine And Healthcare • Medical Assisting Today • Medical Law And Ethics • Interpersonal Communication • Written Communication • Telephone Procedures • Front Desk Reception • Patient Scheduling • Medical Records Management • Electronic Medical Records • Computers In The Medical Office • Equipment, Maintenance, And Supply Inventory • Office Policies And Procedures • Handling Emergencies In The Medical Office • Payroll, Accounts Payable, And Banking Procedures • Managing The Medical Office • Competing In The Job Market Module 4: Electronic Health Records • Healthcare Information and Systems • Administrative Medical Assisting • An Introduction to Medical Record Software • Using Medical Record Software • Using the EHR Module 5: Medical Coding: CPT • Integumentary, Musculoskeletal, Respiratory Systems • Cardiovascular, Digestive, Endocrine, Nervous Systems • Anesthesia, Pathology, Radiology • Evaluation Management, Medicine, HCPCS Modifiers Module 6: Medical Coding: ICD-10 • Structure • General Guidelines • Chapter Guidelines Part I • Chapter Guidelines Part II • Practice Scenarios Module 7: Medical Billing and Reimbursement • Billing and Reimbursement • Health Insurance Basics • Claims • Accounts, Collections, and Banking All required reference materials are provided with this program. Technical requirements: Internet Connection • Broadband or High-Speed (DSL, Cable, Wireless) Hardware Requirements • Processor – 2GHz Processor or Higher • Memory – 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended Software Requirements • Operating Systems – Windows 7, 8 or 10 • Microsoft Office 2007, 2010 or 2013 or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx) • Internet Browsers – Google Chrome is highly recommended • Cookies MUST be enabled • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled) • Adobe PDF Reader NOTE: the specialized software provided for this program does not yet work on a Mac. A Clinical Medical Administrator certification can benefit you in a number of ways. It can provide you with a strong knowledge base and a better understanding of the various medical administrative tasks that you will be expected to perform on a daily basis. It will demonstrate to employers that you are a dedicated professional who has a thorough understanding of the roles and responsibilities associated with medical administration. Certification can also open doors to career advancement and higher compensation. Finally, it can give you the confidence to better communicate with healthcare providers, patients, and other medical staff. Relevancy – With annual reviews and enhancements, this program guarantees accurate and relevant curriculum that meets employer requirements for the knowledge and skills demanded to successfully enter the workforce. Career Readiness – Our Career Kit is designed to provide students with the practical tools they’ll need to help find a job once they have completed training and earned their certification. With our Career Kit, students are sure to impress! Using our practical templates and prompts, students can present their BEST self to future employers. Curriculum Format – We believe career training should be engaging and fun, not exhausting, and boring. To achieve this, we have developed our program with a mix of formats including reading material, video lectures, procedure videos, interactive activities and games, knowledge check ins, and section assessments. By incorporating a balanced mixture of interactivity, engagement, and comprehension testing, this program ensures a well-rounded experience for students that will not only fully prepare them to enter the workforce but also provide a fun, entertaining way to learn. With real-life procedure videos, students are provided a combination of comprehensive instructions, visual and auditory demonstrations, and hands-on practice exercises. 6 Reasons to Complete Your Training With Us Flexibility With our programs, you can learn and study at your own pace with access 24/7/365 for the duration of your program. This means you can learn on your own terms and work around your own schedule. 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Simulations and Case Studies Our training programs have been developed with real learners and professionals in mind, so our programs incorporate real-world case studies and virtual simulations that will provide examples and interactions with real-life situations you may encounter during your career. These allow you to learn by experience with circumstances similar to what will be your daily responsibilities on the job. Engaging and Interactive Our training curriculum was developed with you in mind, looking at modern day learners and their needs. Our curriculum contains a mix of formats including reading, listening, watching, and interacting that will immerse you into a fun and engaging learning experience you will not only enjoy but not want to end. FAQ $ 3995 Add to Cart Overview Why train with us Bulk Discounts & Flexible Pricing FAQ Need a financial assistance document for any 3rd party funding source? Build a Training Plan
