Medical Billing and Coding Course

Dive into the medical billing and coding industry

Students who complete this course will obtain the key basic knowledge to obtain an entry-level position in medical billing and coding. Students are introduced to ICD-10-CM, CPT®, code modifiers, HCPCS, HIPAA, fraud and abuse, and professional ethics and standards. The course also covers all aspects of the insurance field and insurance companies.

PREREQUISITE REQUIREMENTS

Our Medical Terminology Course is a satisfactory prerequisite for preparing to take the Medical Billing and Coding Course. Previous practical experience using anatomical and medical terminology in the medical or a related healthcare field also satisfies our requirements.

Length of Course

Students have six (6) months from the purchase date to complete the coursework. To finish the course in a timely manner, students are expected to complete one (1) class within the course each week. An official start date for the Medical Billing and Coding Course is set after full payment and completed enrollment forms are received by Foundation Billing and Medical Coding, LLC., after which students receive an orientation date for the course.

Courses

The Medical Billing and Coding Course is made up of twenty-one (21) chapters. To stay on track with course access within the six month period, students are expected to complete at least one (1) class per week. The course is offered in an independently-driven self-study program. Students are required to print out their own copies of class assignments and lecture notes. If printing is unavailable to the student, Foundation Medical Billing and Coding can provide the printed assignments and notes for an $80 fee.

Tuition & Registration Fees

Tuition cost for the Medical Billing and Coding Course is $1600.00. Textbook costs (plus shipping and handling) are not included in this price.

Textbooks

The textbooks required for the Medical Billing and Coding Course include current editions of CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS books. The cost of these textbooks are $400 when students buy the book directly, but can be purchased through the instructor for $275.

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YOUR INSTRUCTOR

Tammy Sue Keyes, CPC, CPMA, CRC, CFPC, Approved Instructor

Tammy Sue Keyes has over 25 years of experience in the medical profession. She is the founder of Foundation Billing and Medical Coding, LLC (2021) with a specialty in physician billing and coding.

Her extensive background includes ophthalmology, podiatry, chiropractic, and family practice. Her past also includes being an instructor for Career Coders, LLC, and past member/officer of the AAPC Loveland Chapter as secretary and president.
She has presented for several AAPC local chapters as well as providing physician education and training.

Her true passion is teaching and lifelong learning. She resides in Johnstown, Colorado, with her husband, daughter, and cat.

OCCUPATIONAL OBJECTIVES

After completing the Medical Billing and Coding Course, students may qualify for job roles within these industries and fields:

Medical Office Assistant / Medical Receptionist
Scheduler
Data Entry
Referral Specialist
Customer Service Representative
Insurance Benefits Specialist
Billing Specialist
Medical Coder
Collections Specialist

After receiving a certificate of completion for this course, the student is prepared to take AMBA’s (American Medical Billing Association) CMRS (Certified Medical Reimburse Specialist) and CMCS (Certified Medical Coding Specialist) certification exams.

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COURSE OUTLINE

Each class has a Chapter Quiz to test understanding.

Class 1: Introduction to Healthcare
Class 2: Introduction to ICD10-CM and General Guidelines
Class 3: ICD10-CM Chapters 1 – 11
Class 4: ICD 10-CM Chapters 12 – 22
Class 5: SOAP/OP Notes and Diagnosis Coding
Class 6: Introduction to CPT®, Modifiers, and Surgery Guidelines
Class 7: CPT® sections Anesthesia – Respiratory
Class 8: CPT® sections Cardiology – Male Reproductive System
Class 9: CPT® sections Female Reproductive System – Auditory
Class 10: CPT® sections Radiology – Pathology
Class 11: CPT® section Evaluation and Management
Class 12: CPT® section Medicine
Class 13: HCPCS Level II
Class 14: SOAP/OP Notes: Putting it all together
Class 15: Patient Data Collection or the Importance of the Front Desk
Class 16: CMS-1500 Claim Form
Class 17: Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE/CHAMPUS
Class 18: Commercial Carriers, BlueCross/Blue Shield, Workman’s Compensation
Class 19: Billing, Claim Processing, and EOBs
Class 20: Collections and A/R concepts
Class 21: The Complete Process: putting it all together

Note

This course requires students to complete the Medical Terminology Course first.
Once that course has been completed, please login to access this enrollment form.

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