Course Title: Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding
Hours required: 300
Price: $1,995
Length course offered: N/A
Instructor: Carline Dalgleish [Bio]
Description:
The Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding will give you the skills you need to find the job YOU are looking for as an Administrative Medical Specialist (AMS), Medical Billing Specialist, and/or Medical Coder. In addition to the extensive Medical Billing information, you will be taught every aspect of the Medical Receptionist/Front Desk position.
Upon successful completion of the Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. This online certificate program is offered in partnership with major colleges, universities, and other accredited education providers.
Goals:
Upon successful completion of the Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding program, students will:
• Be proficient in skills such as communication, telephone techniques, organization and time management.
• Have knowledge of Medical Practice Settings and Specialties, as well as the differences in Traditional and Managed Care. Students also learn about Commercial, HMO/PPO, Federal and State insurance plans, including eligibility and coverage, as well as reimbursement methodologies.
• Have knowledge of the legal and ethical responsibilities of an administrative medical specialist, including the HIPAA mandates, the rules for maintaining privacy of medical records and protected health information, and the types of consents and disclosures that are required in a medical office environment.
• Be able to perform tasks associated with the entire Accounts Receivable and Revenue cycle, including scheduling and registration of patients; posting of accounting transactions; completion of insurance claim forms, and collections.
• Be able to perform the day-to-day tasks associated with medical coding, medical billing and completing insurance forms.
• Be able to effectively input patient information, run office reports, and process insurance claims using Medical Office Simulation Software.
• Be prepared to take an Advanced Coding course to prepare for more advanced national certifications.
Grading System:
Confirmation of Completion awarded with passing score.
School Description:
Offered in connection with a college or university near you, our self-paced, online career courses are designed to launch you into your dream job.
Begin your course anytime. Textbooks are included, and you will have access to student support via phone, email, and chat 24 hours a day.
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Instructor Bio: Carline Dalgleish
Carline Dalgleish:
Carline Dalgleish has been employed in the business office management profession since 1970. She began in the Medical Records department of the Army/Air Force Hospital in Nuremberg, Germany and has, over the years, performed accounts receivable and business office management services for physicians, clinics, and hospitals, as well as the Healthcare Financing Administration (now CMS). She has real-time experience in administrative and financial departments, as well as management experience in business office administration, regulatory compliance, information technology and services. In addition, she has created the curriculum for, and instructed, administrative medical billing, diagnostic and procedural coding, accounts receivable, accounts payable educational programs and other allied health, business and professional development courses.
In the early 90's, Ms. Dalgleish moved full-time into curriculum development, teaching and management of business and allied health education programs, with special emphasis on business office administration and management.
Ms. Dalgleish is a Certified Medical Assistant-Administrative, a formerly licensed vocational/practical nurse LVN/LPN), and holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Information Systems, and a Master's Degree in Leadership and Healthcare Administration.
She is a member of AAHAM, AHIMA, PAHCOM, AAMA, AAPC, CCST, AAMT and AMTIE, as well as the National Dean's Scholars List. She currently owns and operates COUGAR-Ed.net, which specializes in curriculum development and delivery of continuing education products, seminars and services.
In addition to her work with Gatlin Education Services, Carline is adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix, and is a contributing author to several allied health textbooks.
April Raines:
April Raines currently teaches in the Administrative Medical Specialist and Medical Billing & Coding Programs. She resides in Albany, Georgia with her husband, Gabriel, and two sons, Justin and Jordan. April attended Albany State University where she earned a BS in Allied Health Sciences and Healthcare Administration. She later received an MBA in Healthcare Management from American Intercontinental University.
During her role as Business Office Manager at the Phoebe Cancer Center, she received her Certification from the Healthcare Financial Management Association in Patient Accounting. Her professional experience includes management of Patient Access, Medical Records, and Patient Accounting/Business Office functions.
April is a member and Co-Chair of the Georgia Society of Clinical Oncology Administrators' Association, National Association of Healthcare Executives, and Oncology Nursing Society.
In addition to her service at the Phoebe Cancer Center and Gatlin Education Services, April is also adjunct faculty at University of Phoenix and Anthem College. In her free time, April enjoys reading, shopping, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
LaTrisha Howard has over 10 years experience in the healthcare industry. Ms. Howard has expertise in coding Inpatient, Outpatient, and ER medical records. In addition to Ms. Howard's experience in coding, she has experience in chart auditing and physician education.
She is currently working as an ER Coder/Auditor for a physician billing and consulting service, and currently holds the CCS and CPC certification, as well as being a member of AHIMA and AAPC.
Lydia S. Stewart, RN, BSN , received her Bachelor of Science Degree in Nursing from McNeese State University in Lake Charles, La. Lydia currently serves as the Revenue Cycle Manager at a large regional medical center in Northeast Louisiana. Lydia has been a Registered Nurse for 23 years, 15 of those years specializing in Critical Care Nursing and supervision.
Lydia has mentored hundreds of nurses throughout the course of her nursing career. She is responsible for Medical Audits, Charge Capture, and governmental compliance audits and reviews. She performs revenue cycle fundamental and charging education to department directors and hospital staff. Lydia collaborates with the business office to rectify billing edit issues. She performs managed care reviews for accurate payment. Lydia also serves as an independent chargemaster and reimbursement consultant to area outpatient service centers. Lydia is a member of the Louisiana Medical Auditor Association and HFMA.
Lydia enjoys reading, spending time with family, elderly parents and brilliant Boxers Venus and Pluto. She resides in Monroe, La. with her husband and son.
Marguerite Spence has served as a Health Information Specialist since 1997.
Ms. Spence is currently a corporate compliance auditor at a medical center in New York. Ms. Spence simultaneously operates a consulting company where she hires consultants for professional training of medical staff and offers a workshop regarding guidelines and regulations for documentation and coding. Ms. Spence also teaches CPC prep classes at the City University of New York.
Ms. Spence is a certified professional coder. She is a member of AAPC and AMBA.
Ms. Spence is admired by students, doctors, and administrators for her knowledge, skills, and training methods. She is also the proud mother of a Magna Cum Laude graduate of Morgan State University.
Mrs. Shonda Milesis a Certified Professional Coder, Certified Professional Medical Auditor, and holds an Executive Masters of Business Administration, Master's Degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Human Resources and a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration (Management).
Shonda Miles has over 6 ½ years in the healthcare industry. Mrs. Miles has expertise in coding and chart auditing Inpatient, Outpatient, and ER medical records. She is a member of AAPC, NAMAS and ACHE. She is currently employed with a university hospital as a Compliance Auditor.
Shonda Miles currently teaches in the Administrative Medical Specialist and Medical Billing and Coding Programs. She resides in Shreveport, LA with her husband, Dameon and three sons.
