Online Medical Terminology:  CSA 337; 10 weeks; Online; Cost $200

This course covers medical terminology specific to the official ICD-9-CM and CPT coding conventions categories, including eponyms, human body systems, disease classifications, medical procedures and specialist’s terminology.  Also included are overviews of ICD-9-CM and CPT coding terminology. This online course is designed for those planning to pursue certification as medical coders, billing specialist, transcriptionists; or in pursuing other professional positions in the healthcare industry. Students have access to numerous web-based resources and references, practice quizzes, the medical terminology glossary. 

Online Medical Billing: CSA 339; 11 weeks; Online; Cost:  $250

The course covers various types of health care insurance and terminology; reimbursement forms processing; the billing and coding interrelationship and dependencies; software and equipment; analyzing provider and patient information; the hospital billing process; various billing scenarios; the CMS-1500 and UB-92 claim forms; Medicare fraud & abuse; Medicaid; evaluation & management; legal issues; and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).

Intro to Medical Coding: CSA 346; 11 weeks; Online Cost $250

This course introduces the official coding guidelines and procedures covering the most common and complex International Classification of Diseases, latest Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) diagnostic coding issues, basic procedures, nomenclature, categories, and evaluation & management services.  Students also have access to an ICD-9-CM searchable database for references and additional practice. This course will also present an overview of the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II.  Current official CD-9-CM and CPT manuals are recommended; not required.

Advanced Medical Coding ICD-9: CSA 345; 11 weeks; Online; Cost $300

This course provides in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the entire range ICD-9-CM codes; Lessons are presented according to the official World Health Organization (WHO) coding guidelines and standards. End-of-lesson exercises, practice quizzes, and coding tips reinforce participant knowledge retention; includes access to a complete and up-to-date ICD-9-CM searchable database for references and additional practice. Real life ICD-9-CM coding and diagnostic problems are presented with comprehensive solutions. This course provides access to numerous supplemental resources and references, practice quizzes, and support from within your own private and secure e-learning portal. This course is accessible from any Internet connection anywhere in the world. Current official ICD-9-CM manuals are required.

Advanced Coding CPT: CSA 347; 11 weeks; Online; Cost $300

This course provides in-depth and comprehensive coverage of the CPT coding system by section; covers all sections including surgery, anesthesia, radiology, pathology & laboratory, medicine, modifiers, and detailed correct coding procedures. Lessons are organized according to the official American Medical Association (AMA) Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) manual. End-of-lesson exercises, practice quizzes, and coding tips reinforce participant knowledge retention. This course provides access to numerous supplemental resources and references, practice quizzes, and support from within your own private and secure e-learning portal. This course is accessible from any Internet connection anywhere in the world. The current official CPT manual is required.

National Certification Exam Preparation: CSA 344; 10 weeks; Online; Cost:  $250

This course provides a comprehensive integration of the concepts covered in the introductory and advanced billing and coding courses with the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam specifications according to the official requirements of the American Health Information and Management Association (AHIMA). The course includes study guides and practice quizzes covering the six domains of the CCA exam competency statements; Health Records and Data Content ; Health Information Requirements and Standards; Clinical Classification Systems; Reimbursement Methodologies; Information and Communication Technologies; and Privacy, Confidentiality, Legal, and Ethical Issues. Also included are CCA mock quizzes and a one-hundred question practice exam.  Current official CD-9-CM and CPT manuals are required.