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Table of Contents
Section 1
Introduction1
Overview of IDPH2
Structure of IDPH3
IDPH Services4
Implementation of Services5
Checkpoint6
Mental Health Technician Overview7
Mental Health Technician Training8
Emergency Medical Technician Overview9
Emergency Medical Technician Training10
Certified Nurses Aide Overview11
Certified Nurses Aide Training12
Certified Medical Assistant Overview13
Certified Medical Assistant Training14
Radiology Technician Overview15
Radiology Technician Training16
Dental Assistant Overview17
Dental Assistant Training18
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Overview19
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Training20
Checkpoint21
WBL Connections22
Statewide Programs23
More Career Pathways24
IDPH in our Communities25
Summary Checkpoint26
Acknowledgments27
Student Feedback28
Section 2
Conclusion30
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Section 1: Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Overview Page 19
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The connection between health care providers, patients, support agencies, and insurance companies to ensure that all are billed correctly and in a timely manner. Read patient charts, medical histories, and other documentation to compile data, compute fees and charges, and prepare invoices. Maintain accurate records of transactions, sometimes assisting in providing additional documentation or information.
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Knowledge/Skills Accounting and Medical Software Computers and Database Management Active Listening and Communication Mathematics and Finance Customer and Personal Service Attention to Detail
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Similar Roles/Titles Accounting Clerk, Billing Clerk, Billing Coordinator, Billing Specialist, Medical Coder |
Typical Work Environments Hospital, Center, Office, Clinic, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Hospice, Community |
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Median Salary ~$41,000 ($14 - $26/hour) |
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Iowa's Workforce Capacity 2,010 |
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Annual Iowa Job Openings 150 |
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