CBCS CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT WITH MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING

Nationwide, healthcare is one of the fastest growing fields for new jobs. This 100% online course will prepare you for a career in healthcare as a medical assistant and billing/coding specialist. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exams, offered by the National Healthcareer Association.

Job Outlook for Medical Administrative Assistant 

Medical administrative assistants combine two valuable skill sets in professions that are growing quickly, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS data indicates job opportunities for medical assistants will grow by 23% overall by 2028. 

According to PayScale.com, certified medical administrative assistants earn around $37,000 per year on average. However, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reports that medical billing and coding specialists earn an average annual salary of $40,350 and work in one of the fastest growing professions. 

Course Objectives

  • Be fully prepared to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam, offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) 
  • Be fully prepared to pass the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam, offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) 
  • Learn the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of medical office management 
  • Understand HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims 
  • Learn how the CPT Category II codes and ICD-10 codes work and how to assign them in common medical billing and coding procedures 
  • Learn medical terminology and the structures and functions of the human body 

Curriculum 

I: MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY 
THE MUSCULOSKELETAL SYSTEM 
THE CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEM 
THE LYMPHATIC AND IMMUNE SYSTEMS 
THE RESPIRATORY SYSTEM 
THE DIGESTIVE SYSTEM 
THE URINARY SYSTEM 
THE NERVOUS SYSTEM 
THE SPECIAL SENSES THE EYES AND EARS 
THE INTEGUMENTARY SYSTEM 
THE ENDOCRINE SYSTEM 
THE REPRODUCTIVE SYSTEM 
DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURES, NUCLEAR MEDICINE, PHARMACOLOGY 

II. CERTIFIED MEDICAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT 

BECOMING AN ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT 
MANAGING STRESS AND IMPROVING COMMUNICATION 
LAW, ETHICS AND HEALTHCARE 
IMPROVING YOUR MEDICAL OFFICE 
COMPUTERS IN THE AMBULATORY CARE SETTING 
TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND PATIENT SCHEDULING 
MIDTERM 
MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY: WORD PARTS, PLURALS, ABBREVIATIONS 
MANAGING MEDICAL RECORDS 
WRITTEN COMMUNICATION 
WORKING WITH MEDICAL DOCUMENTS 
MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING: AN OVERVIEW 
DAILY FINANCIAL PRACTICES 
THE ADMINISTRATIVE MEDICAL ASSISTANT AS OFFICE MANAGER 
FINAL 

III. MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING 

INTRODUCTION TO MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING 
HEALTHCARE LAW 
INTRODUCTION TO HEALTH INSURANCE TERMS 
PHARMACOLOGY FOR CODERS 
ICD-10-CM 
CPT AND HCPCS LEVEL II CODING 
ABSTRACTING INFORMATION FROM MEDICAL DOCUMENTS 
NEW PATIENTS, INSURANCE CLAIMS AND EOBS 
SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC CLAIMS AND CMS 1500 
BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD 
MEDICARE 
OTHER HEALTHCARE PROGRAMS 
ICD-10-PCS (OPTIONAL LESSON) 
SURVEY OF HOSPITAL BILLING 
CAREER ROADMAP FOR MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING – FIND A JOB FAST 

Instructors 

Nancy Smith 

Nancy Smith has over 30 years of experience in the healthcare industry. Her clinical experience includes working as a medical assistant for a network of rural health clinics, and as a medical coder, insurance claims specialist, and medical records auditor. She worked as a medical office manager for ten years, where she recruited and trained all medical assistants. Nancy holds a bachelor's degree in vocational education and has developed and taught medical assistant programs. 

LaTisha Cottingham 

LaTisha Cottingham has over 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry. She has six years of teaching experience in the field of medical billing and coding and Medical Assisting. Currently she is employed as an HIM Analyst for a long-term care establishment that is based out of Alabama.  

Carline Dalgleish 

Carline Dalgleish has worked in medical office administration for over 30 years. She holds a bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, a master's degree in Leadership, and a post-baccalaureate certificate in Health Information Management. She is a Registered Health Information Administrator and an AHIMA Approved ICD-10-CM/PCS Trainer. Dalgleish is the author 

Registration and Enrollment 

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Medical Administrative Assistant FAQs

According to NHA, medical administrative assistants primarily work in the “front office” of a medical practice or healthcare facility. Their duties may include coordinating practice correspondence, maintaining files and scheduling appointments. 

The healthcare environment operates on the basis of professionalism, precision and dedication to patient welfare. Medical assistant certification may be required for many jobs. Earning a CMAA establishes a medical assistant as a caring, responsible professional who has undergone a study and assessment program to validate their credentials. 

Medical assistant commonly work in medical practices, such as physicians' offices, outpatient clinics, and other healthcare facilities, according to the BLS. 

Essentially, these are two distinct skill sets used within a healthcare setting. However, the responsibilities of a medical assistant may include medical billing, medical coding or both. Similarly, medical billing and coding specialists may have their own job titles or may have their title combined with a medical assistant or medical administrative professional designation. 

The healthcare field offers one of the leading areas of opportunities for career growth today. Within healthcare, specialized medical assistants are among the most in-demand professionals. Matching office administration skills with medical billing and coding opens up more opportunities in both general healthcare administration and specialized medical services.  

Entry-level positions typically require completion of a certificate or an associate degree program in medical billing and coding. Additionally, medical billing and coding professionals must understand the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).