Diploma in Medical Billing and Insurance Coding (DMBIC)
The goal of the Insurance Coding Specialist Diploma is to provide the student with a thorough understanding of the content of the medical record as well as extensive training in anatomy, physiology, disease processes, and medical terminology. This program will provide the student with the knowledge and understanding to analyze medical records and assign codes to classify diagnoses and procedures while applying the principles of professional and ethical conduct. The program will prepare the student for an entry-level position as a medical coder in a hospital, clinic or other health care facility.
Medical Insurance Clerk
As a Medical Insurance Clerk, you’ll need to know how to manage records and file claims, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. You’ll get hands–on training in Law, Ethics, and Medicine; Terminology, Advanced Terminology, and Pharmacology; Advanced Word Processing and Internet Basics; Medical Filing and Records Management. And you’ll learn it all at home – no classroom needed! You’ll get valuable information about medical coding and professional associations and certifications. As a trained Medical Insurance Clerk, you can work at a physician’s office, a rehabilitation center, clinic or private billing service. Or start your own business! Medical billing services are in demand by physicians, and other health care providers around the nation. The Medical Insurance Clerk program includes the textbooks, lessons, and learning aids you need to complete your program along with toll-free instructional support and access to student services by email, phone, and mail.
Medical Terminology
Because of advances in the medical field and an aging population, the medical industry is in constant need of medical professionals, especially those with an understanding of medical terminology. Medical terminology is the specific language used by professionals in the medical industry. Understanding medical terminology is vital when entering a number of medical professions, including Medical Billing, Medical Coding, and Medical Administration.
Medical Coding
In order to streamline medical insurance claims, every symptom, diagnosis, procedure, and treatment is assigned a universal numeric code. As a medical coding specialist, it's up to you to expertly determine these codes based on notes and information provided by the physician. This numeric language tells the payor exactly what services were performed. Without this standardized coding system and without knowledgeable medical coders, medical insurance claims could not be paid.
Medical Billing
Healthcare has become one of the fastest growing industries in the United States! With the creation of HMO's, PPO's, and managed care, physicians need employees who understand the complexities of insurance billing. Because of this demand, medical billing has become one of the most popular careers in the nation. Responsibilities involve accurately completing claim forms, promptly billing insurance companies, and adhering to each insurance carrier's policies and procedures. (This program only available to United States residents and Military Personnel.)
