Course Syllabus
Course Syllabus
Medical Office [Practice] Manager Course Modules
Module 1 – Medical Terminology Course
SECTION I:
- Chapter 1 – Etymology
Chapter 2 – Grammar, Spelling & Punctuation
Chapter 3 – Medical Words
SECTION II – DYNAMICS OF MEDICAL VOCABULARY AND WORD STRUCTURE
- Chapter 1 – Word Dynamics
Chapter 2 – Body Dynamics
Chapter 3 – Medical Instruments & Equipment
Chapter 4 – Medical Specialties & Specialists
Chapter 5 – Diagnostic Medicine
Chapter 6 – Abbreviations
Chapter 7 – Anatomy and Physiology
Chapter 11 – Just for Fun
SECTION III – INTRODUCTION AND ORIENTATION TO REPORTS
- A. Report Types
B. Outpatient Reports
C. Inpatient Reports
PHARMACOLOGICAL COMPENDIUM
Pharmacology is the study of drugs and their interactions with living organisms. It is one of the oldest branches of medicine.
- GLOSSARY AND REFERENCES (INCLUDED NO EXTRA CHARGE)
- Anatomical Words, Drug References & Instruments (on-line access)
- DRUG LISTING – generic alpha, name brand cross-reference, plus 200 of the most commonly prescribed drugs.
Module II – Medical Billing Course
- Chapter 1. Health Care History & Overview
Chapter 2. Terminology
Chapter 3. Provider Structure & Protocols
Chapter 4. Hospital Billing
Chapter 5. Family Relationships
Chapter 6. Billing the Encounter
Chapter 7. Practice Economics
Chapter 8. Collections
Chapter 9. Coding
Chapter 10. Profiles
Chapter 11. Medicaid and Medicare
Chapter 12. Legal Issues
Chapter 13. Certification
Chapter 14. Just for Fun
Module III – Medical Coding Course
SECTION I – CODING THEORY
NOTE: The CD-ROM based eBook version of this course does NOT include Coding Theory
- Part 1. Industry History and The Codes
Part 2. The Coder
Part 3. ICD Coding (Course includes industry standard ICD Coding Book)
Part 4. CPT Coding (Course includes industry standard CPT Coding Book)
Part 5. Liability and Legal Issues
Part 6. Summary
SECTION II – CODE IT!
NOTE: The CD-ROM based eBook version of this course does NOT include CODE IT!
The second section consists of over 600 medical charts requiring coding. The answers to the questions, insertion of the procedure and diagnosis codes must be done. This begins with general outpatient and inpatient coding exercises, then moves to specialty coding and chart abstraction to build coding expertise. They are rated from simple to very complicated. The answers and the rationale for the correct codes is provided at the end of each coding exercise. These exercises are the equivalent of several months’ of experience.
Module IV – Health Insurance Specialist
- A. Medical Care Reimbursement
B. Health Organization Plans
C. Insurance Claim Form Analysis
D. Payer Processing
E. Laws, Rules and Regulations
F. Private Insurance
G. Medicare, Medicaid, and Tricare
H. Worker’s Compensation
Module V – Medical Office Manager
- A. Health Care Overview
B. Leadership Training
C. Medical Office Organization
D. Financial Management
E. Formal Policies (Policies & Procedures and Compliance Planning)
F. Managed Care Contracts
G. Medical Marketing
H. Human Resource, Government-Required Documentation
FINAL EXAMINATION, CERTIFICATION
The course and exam will provide certification* (*score 85% or higher) in the field. The HomBizMed Book (an option not included in the syllabus) is available for marketing purposes.
NOTE: The CD-ROM eBook version of this course does NOT include the Final Examination or Certification, but these items may be purchased separately.
We encourage you to compare this syllabus with any course.