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Our Dental Billing & Coding course will provide you considerable insight into the procedure of billing and insurance related to dental care. Learn this new career today!
Dental Coding
Current Dental Terminology (CDT) codes are fundamental features of the dental coding profession. They provide consistency in documentation of services performed. Our Dental Coding course expands upon CDT codes by discussing the various categories of service, components of code entries, and how to classify materials used in procedures. We also describe ICD-10-CM codes that are applicable to dentistry and how to review claim rejections and patient benefits.
Medical Billing
Medical Billing is listed as one of the fastest growing professions in allied health. The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and procedural insurance forms processing. This Medical Billing course covers all the plans that are most commonly encountered in clinics and physicians' offices. An emphasis on the role of the medical insurance specialist prepares you for success in the workplace, including areas such as diagnostic coding, procedural coding, Medicare, HIPAA and bill collection strategies. Our Medical Billing course will give you the skills you need to be competitive in the healthcare marketplace.
Prerequisite(s): None
Keyboarding Made Easy
Leave hunt-and-peck to the chickens. Effective and efficient keyboarding is more than tapping the correct letter. Our course teaches you to react to letters instead of finding them on the keyboard. This breakthrough guide brims with step-by-step exercises for keyboarding with ease. Develop your digital dexterity with our Keyboarding Basics course.
Email Etiquette: Netiquette
E-mail is one of the greatest inventions of our lifetime phenomenally affecting the way we communicate. Reading, writing and managing e-mail is taking up an increasing amount of our time. But are we using it right? This course helps you learn the best way to create and use e-mail. Be it a thank you note, a meeting reminder, a proposal or a sales pitch, a well-written message that looks and sounds professional will make it easier for people to want to do business with you. It will help people feel good about communicating with you and help you achieve the right results.
** Course Subject to Change.
Dental Coding
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify components of a dental procedure code entry
- Define categories of service and code series
- Recognize CDT definitions, key concepts, and potential clinical scenarios
- Describe how to use dental procedure codes (CDT) and diagnostic codes (ICD)
- Recall how to classify materials used in procedures
Medical Billing
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- Identify the core elements of health insurance
- List features of the different coding systems and their documentation
- Define the features of processing claim forms both electronic and paper
- Recall the basics of fee and insurance collection
- Recognize the features of various health care payer types
Keyboarding Made Easy
After completing this course, you should be able to:
- List ways to become familiar with the keyboard layout
- Identify correct techniques for keyboarding and ways to improve skills
- Recognize different styles of text
- Recall how to keyboard for personal and business writing
Email Etiquette: Netiquette
Upon completion of this course, you should be able to:
- Recognize the basics of using e-mail
- Define e-mail etiquette
- Recall proper planning and structuring techniques for e-mail
- Recognize safe and unsafe e-mailing techniques, including security issues and viruses
Dental Coding
Dental Coding Module 1
Code on Procedures and Nomenclature
- Categories of Service
- Components of a Dental Procedure
- Using the CDT Code
- Classification of Materials
- CDT Code Changes
Dental Coding Module 2
ICD-10-CM Codes Relevant to Dentistry
- Codes Applicable to Dentistry
- Dental Encounters
- Dental Caries
- Disorders of Teeth
- Pathologies
- Trauma and Injuries
- Alphabetic Index to the CDT Code
- Numeric Index to the CDT Code
Dental Coding Module 3
The CDT Code: What It Is and How to Use It
- Categories of Service
- Subcategories
- Components of a CDT Code Entry
- What If There is No Code Describing a Procedure?
- Narratives for “By Report” CDT Codes
- CDT Code Maintenance: Additions, Revisions, and Deletions
- Dental Procedure Codes and Diagnosis Codes
- Dental Procedure Codes vs. Medical Procedure Codes
- Claim Rejection
Dental Coding Module 4
Diagnostic and Preventive
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Evaluations
- Imaging
- Prophylaxis
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes – ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 5
Restorative and Endodontics
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Direct and Indirect Restorations
- Explanation of Restorations
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes – ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 6
Periodontics and Prosthodontics, Removable
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Quadrants
- Recession
- Gingivitis
- Denture Repair
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 7
Maxillofacial Prosthetics and Implant Services
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Basic Implant
- Implant Post/Body/Fixture
- Implant Prosthesis
- Abutment vs. Retainer
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 8
Prosthodontics, Fixed and Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes ICD-10-CM
- Coding Scenarios
- Coronectomy
- Hyperplastic Tissue Excision
- Oroantral Fistula
- Coding Q&A
Dental Coding Module 9
Orthodontics and Adjunctive General Services
- Key Definitions and Concepts
- Changes in the Category
- Diagnosis Codes – ICD-10-CM
- Crowding
- Crossbite
- Medically Necessary Care
- Dental Benefit Coverage
- Managed Care Plans
- Procedure Denials
- Compliance Audits and Utilization Review
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Medical Billing
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Keyboarding Made Easy
Keyboarding Made Easy Module 1
Basic Keyboard Positions
In module one, we will begin with becoming familiar with the keyboard layout. We will explore letters JFKD, the Space Bar, the Enter key, letters HGIE, letters LSA and Semicolon, letters URYT, and letters NVBMC. Also included in module one is proper hand positioning.
- Preparing to Keyboard
- Learning the Keyboard
- Naming Your Fingers
- Home Row
- Position of Hands
Keyboarding Made Easy Module 2
Special Characters and Letter Combinations
Module two looks at corrective and improvement techniques in keyboarding. Also included is using special character keys and keying letter combinations.
- Using the Shift Keys
- Corrective and Improvement Techniques
- Calculating Errors
- Keying Letter Combinations
- AutoBlend Prefixes
Keyboarding Made Easy Module 3
Alignment and Calculations
After looking at aligning text and proper positioning using tabs, module three will take us through different styles of text. Also included in module three is the number row and special characters included on the number keys. Once you are familiar with the keys, we can start working on our words per minute!
- Text Alignment
- Positioning Text Using Tabs
- Using Text Styles
- AutoBlend Suffixes
- Calculating WPM
Keyboarding Made Easy Module 4
Putting the Strokes Together
After becoming familiar with the numeric keypad, module four will discuss how to write and format personal and business letters. Also included in this module is using electronic communication and creating newsletters.
- Using the Numeric Keypad
- Writing and Formatting a Personal Letter
- Writing and Formatting a Business Letter
- Fax Cover Sheets
- Creating a Newsletter
Email Etiquette: Netiquette
E-Mail Etiquette: Netiquette Module 1
Introduction to E-mail
Module one will look at one of the possibly greatest inventions of our lifetime. E-mail takes an increasingly amount of our time and in module one, we will look at how to maximize our time. Also included in this module is a discussion on the seven deadly sins of e-mail and how to avoid them.
- The Impact of e-Mail on Business
- International Considerations
- Seven Deadly Sins of e-Mail
- Top 10 Complaints about e-Mail in Practice
- Maximizing the Potential of e-Mail
E-Mail Etiquette: Netiquette Module 2
E-mail Etiquette
Module two will examine how to create well written emails, to include the subject line, the message itself, and the signature block. Also included in module two is organization basics. Just as with any filing system, your emails should be organized into folders and mail should be processed in a proficient method that works best for you. In module two we will look at tips to use to best manage your e-mail.
- Processing Mail
- Using Folders
- Looking Good Online
- SMART Subject Lines
- Ending Your Message & Signatures
E-Mail Etiquette: Netiquette Module 3
Relationships Through e-Mail
Building relationships through email may seem difficult, but module three will provide you with tips that will guide you to writing great e-mails. E-mails that are not so routine need more thought and careful planning. Module three will look at how to use the simple Four Point Plan for proper e-mail structuring. Also included in this module is how to establish long lasting bonds and how to develop rapport with others through this mode of communication.
- Writing Great e-Mails
- The Four Point Plan in Practice
- Using e-Mail to Build Relationships
- E-Mail Can Affect Careers
- Star Tips for Creating Bonds and Developing Rapport
E-mail Etiquette: Netiquette Module 4
Nurturing Your e-Mail Netiquette
Who you are writing to depends on whether or not you should follow grammar rules. Module four will examine proper use of grammar in your e-mail and help you spruce up your skills. Also included in module four is the overall function of spam filters and basic security and virus issues you may encounter with your e-mails and what you can do to protect your messages.
- Spruce Up Your Cyber-Grammar Skills
- Spam Filters, Mail Bombing, Snooping and Harassment
- Security Issues
- Protecting Your Messages
- Computer Viruses
Ed4Career is committed to being both environmentally conscious and making it easier for you to study! We’re making your education mobile! All of our textbooks are now provided as eTextbooks*. You can access them on your laptop, tablet, or mobile device and can study anytime, anywhere.
The move away from physical books to eTextbooks means you get the latest, most up-to-date version available. This also makes your training more accessible, so you can study anywhere you have your phone or tablet. The best part is that all materials are included in your training cost so there are NO extra fees for books!**
*A few courses still have physical materials.
Dental Coding
Upon successful completion of this Dental Coding course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the American Dental Coders Association Certified Dental Coder (CDC) exam. The CDC exam is open to students with proof of 2 years Dental Billing and Coding experience.
Medical Billing
Upon successful completion of our Medical Billing course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the Med-Certification exam to become a Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CBS) or the AAPC certification exam to become a Certified Professional Biller (CPB).
** Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
- Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
- Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
- Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
- Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
- Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
- Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
- Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
- Cookies MUST be enabled
- Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
- The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
- PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
- Adobe PDF Reader
- Apple QuickTime Media Player