Administrative healthcare workers are in high demand. Whether you are just starting your career or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant or work in medical billing and coding.
Did you know that according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the job market for medical assistants will grow at a rate of 16% through 2031, which is much faster than the average job? This online medical administrative assistant certification course will teach you how administrative medical assistants with medical billing and coding knowledge are versatile and valuable healthcare team members who handle a broad range of duties. You will also be prepared for national certification exams.

$3,695
est. cost
12 mo.
Time to Complete
530 hrs.
Self-paced

What you will learn

  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical coding terminology required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
  • The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
  • Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
  • The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
  • How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
  • The fundamentals of medical billing & coding and medical terminology
  • Word parts and the structures and functions of the human body
  • What is required to succeed as a Medical Administrative Assistant
  • Multitasking as it relates to scheduling appointments, processing insurance requests, maintaining records, and corresponding with patients
  • The best financial practices for a medical center
  • The fundamentals of medical terminology and ethical best practices
  • The basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes
  • Identify the professional traits that a medical assistant must possess
  • Discuss the various administrative job duties of a medical assistant
  • Recognize the importance of professional certification

  • Jump-start your career in the medical field
  • Get hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding
  • Learn how to effectively communicate with prospective patients and fellow professionals in the medical industry
  • Understand how to create positive, efficient experiences for patients to make them more comfortable
  • You will be awarded a certificate of completion and will be prepared to sit for the professional certification that best aligns with your interest and career goals
  • You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification to enroll for the exam
  • You’ll also receive access to the study materials that align with the exam option you choose
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
  • Professionalism represents the types of behavior that demonstrates your moral, ethical, and respectful attributes when interacting with patients and coworkers
  • The medical assistant has a critical role in the ambulatory care setting, performing administrative tasks under the direction of the provider
  • An increasing number of employers now require that their medical assistants be certified, showing they have met certain educational requirements and are committed to continuing their education moving forward

    • We offer a wide range of highly interactive courses that you can take entirely online. All of our courses are led by expert instructors, many of whom are nationally known authors. Our online courses are affordable, fun, fast, convenient, and geared just for you. 

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