Lakewood University

Medical Billing & Administrative Medical Assistant Certificate

Program Highlights

32 Week Program
Accredited
Instructor Assistance
Your Own Success Coach
Books Included in Tuition

Overview

As this is one of our combination programs, you will find that there are two different course descriptions; one for each portion of the program:

Medical Billing:
Lakewood University’s Medical Billing program provides a comprehensive understanding of medical billing and its components. This program will contain many topics regarding medical billing topics such as managed care, insurance claim processing, a brief introduction to ICD-10-CM coding, HCPCS coding, and CPT coding and reimbursement methodologies. It will also cover claim form submission for Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Workers’ Compensation, and TRICARE. It will also cover the basic office needs, how coding and billing interrelate, and how to maintain and establish the electronic health record.

Administrative Medical Assistant:
Medical professionals are one of the most in-demand and valuable members of society. This course introduces you to the subject of Administrative Medical Assisting. For those interested in working with doctors and nurses in either a hospital or private practice, this course provides a detailed overview of basic principles needed to qualify for entry-level positions as an administrative medical assistant.

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Program Outcomes

Program Outline

What You Receive

Career Outlook

Program Cost

Apply medical terminology
Explain the importance of health insurances and managed health care
Process an insurance claim through the following: commercial insurance, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Medicare, Medicaid, TRICARE, and Workers’ Compensation
Demonstrate the basics of medical coding
Explain the importance of coding for medical necessity
Explain the legalities of medical billing
Follow essential CMS-1500 Claim instructions
Discuss daily activities of an Administrative Medical Assistant
Demonstrate professional communication in the medical workplace
Identify ethical issues related to Administrative Medical Assisting
Awareness of HIPAA and other patient privacy regulations and guidelines
Engage in proper professional relationships with patients and clients
Demonstrate ability to navigate medical records and office equipment
Familiar with CPT Coding changes and updates
Familiar with insurance claims forms
Demonstrate ability to engage in proper bookkeeping practices

Program Outline

Lakewood University’s Medical Coding Certificate is comprised of 600 clock hours which provides “hands-on” instruction on the following topics:

Lesson Number	Lesson Name
Lesson 1	Medical Terminology and NHA Registration
Lesson 2	Health Insurance Specialist Career
Lesson 3	Introduction to Health Insurance/Managed Health Care
Lesson 4	Processing an Insurance Claim
Lesson 5	Legal and Regulatory Issues
Lesson 6	ICD-10-CM Coding
Lesson 7	CPT Coding
Lesson 8	HCPCS Coding System
Lesson 9	CMs Reimbursement Methodologies
Lesson 10	Coding for Medical Necessity
Lesson 11	Essential CMS-1500 Claim Instructions
Lesson 12	Commercial Insurance
Lesson 13	Blue Cross and Blue Shield Plans
Lesson 14	Medicare & Medicaid
Lesson 15	TRICARE & Workers’ Compensation
Lesson 16	Exam
Lesson 17	Introduction to Administrative Medical Assisting
Lesson 18	The Medical Assisting Profession
Lesson 19	Professional Behavior in the Workplace & Ethics in Administrative Medical Assisting
Lesson 20	Interpersonal Communication
Lesson 21	Maintaining Patient Privacy (HIPAA)
Lesson 22	Patient Reception and Processing
Lesson 23	The Paper Medical Record
Lesson 24	The Electronic Medical Record
Lesson 25	Privacy in the Physician’s Office
Lesson 26	Basics of Procedural Coding
Lesson 27	The Health Insurance Claim Form
Lesson 28	Banking Services and Procedures / Financial and Practice Management
Lesson 29	Interview with a Medical Assistant Preparation
Lesson 30	Interview with a Medical Assistant Summary
Lesson 31 Lesson 32	Your Future in Medical Assisting Final Exam

TECHNOLOGY REQUIREMENTS The following lists the minimum recommended hardware and software requirements a student will need to successfully access Lakewood University’s online academic programs: Audio: sound card and speakers or headphones for listening Internet connection: 56 Kbps for self-paced courses (caution: if the video is present, it may be poor at this speed) Screen resolution: at least 800 x 600 Internet browser: IE 7 or greater, Firefox 2 or greater, browser set to accept cookies and to show the newest version of a page Media Player such Windows Media Player, Camtasia, or Vidster (all of which can be downloaded for free at the respective websites). Pop-up blocker must be disabled **For optimal results the following is recommended: Internet connection: Cable modem, DSL or better (required for high-quality video) Screen resolution: 1024 x 768

State requirements

A career in this field may require you to meet certain licensing, training, and other requirements that can vary by vocation and state. You should check with your state, local government, and/or licensing board to find out which requirements may be applicable in your state. Click here for contact information on state licensing/regulatory boards and certain professional licensing information.

What You Receive

Lakewood University provides everything you need for the Medical Billing & Administrative Medical Assistant Program. You will receive:

Comprehensive textbooks & study guides
Career search & time management guides
Open-book, online exams
Instructor guidance and unlimited tutoring
Your own Student Success Coach!
Access to our online library!
Networking with Lakewood’s active student and alumni social community

Career Outlook

Pay continues to climb for medical certification. The salary for health information technicians with two credentials rises to an average of $64,890. Billing and coding specialists with three or more credentials earn approximately $70,608 per year.

Due to the increase in the medical field (tests, treatments, and procedures included) employment as a medical biller is expected to grow by 11 percent to 2028, much faster than the average for all occupations.

The demand for health services is expected to increase as the population ages.

Further, since the addition of electronic health records (EHR), the need for technicians is increased yet again to keep up with the many new opportunities in EHR data management.

The median annual wage for medical records and health information technicians was $45,240 in February 2022.

Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, Medical Records and Health Information Technicians, on the Internet at https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm (visited February 18, 2022).

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Program Cost

Payment Plan	Total Tuition	Enroll
Pay in full Payment in full: $14,400.00	Tuition: $14,400.00

Lakewood University provides all textbooks, study guides, supplemental materials, achievement exams, and instructional support at no cost to the student.

This is a 1200 clock hour program with a tuition cost of $12 per clock hour (1200 clock hours X $12 per clock hour = $14,400.00 in tuition).

Administrative Fees (in addition to the tuition above)

Application Fee- $75 for degree programs; $0 for vocational programs

Registration Fee – $200 for degree programs; $125 for vocational programs

Library Fee – $100 per degree semester; $250 per vocational program term

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