Certified Medical Administrative Assistant with Medical Billing and Coding (Vouchers Included)

Become a Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

Nationwide, healthcare is one of the fastest growing fields for new jobs. This 100% online course will prepare you for a career in healthcare as a medical assistant and billing/coding specialist. By course completion, you will be ready to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and receive a voucher which covers the fee of the exam. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the medical billing and coding certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals (CPC, CCA, or CBCS).

A person siting in front of a computer with medical data on it.

Job Outlook for Medical Administrative Assistants

Medical administrative assistants combine two valuable skill sets in professions that are growing quickly, according to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). BLS data indicates job opportunities for medical assistants will grow by 23% overall by 2028. According to PayScale.com, certified medical administrative assistants earn around $37,000 per year on average.

The BLS also reports that medical billing and coding specialists earn an average annual salary of $40,350 and work in one of the fastest growing professions.

Combining these two disciplines has potential to raise your income expectancy and value to employers.

Course Objectives

  • Be fully prepared to pass the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant exam, offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and one of the following professional certifications that best aligns with your interest and career goals:
    • 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) 
  • Learn the legal, ethical, and regulatory aspects of medical office management.
  • Understand HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims.
  • How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body .
  • Learn medical terminology and the structures and functions of the human body.
  • Learn the basics of working with medical documents, medical billing, and coding processes .

Prerequisites and Requirements

There are no prerequisites to take this course.

This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac.

Registration and Enrollment

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.

Medical Administrative Assistant FAQs

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  • I. Medical Terminology

    II. Certified Medical Administrative Assistant

    1. Becoming an Administrative Medical Assistant 
    2. Managing Stress and Improving Communication 
    3. Law, Ethics and Healthcare 
    4. Improving Your Medical Office 
    5. Computers in the Ambulatory Care Setting 
    6. Telecommunications and Patient Scheduling 
    7. Midterm
    8. Medical Terminology: Word Parts, Plurals, Abbreviations 
    9. Managing Medical Records 
    10. Written Communication 
    11. Working with Medical Documents 
    12. Medical Billing and Coding: An Overview 
    13. Daily Financial Practices 
    14. The Administrative Medical Assistant as Office Manager 
    15. Final

    III. Medical Billing and Coding

    1. Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding 
    2. Introduction to Health Insurance 
    3. Managed Healthcare 
    4. Revenue Cycle Management  
    5. Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement 
    6. VI. ICD-10-CM Coding 
    7. CPT Coding 
    8. HCPCS Level II Coding 
    9. ICD-10-PCS Coding 
    10. Pharmacology for Coders 
    11. Midterm 
    12. Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI) 
    13. Insurance Claims 
    14. Commercial Insurance 
    15. Blue Cross Blue Shield 
    16. Medicare 
    17. Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers’ Compensation 
    18. Certification 
    19. How to Find a Job in Medical Billing and Coding
    20. Final

Ready To Start?

This is a self-paced course that can be completed 100% online. Open enrollment means you can start anytime.