Frequently Asked Questions
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Yes, medical billing and coding is work from home opportunity, 90% of medical coders work remotely or from home, which means you can live in Atlanta, Georgia, and wake up and work for a hospital in California, simply opening your laptop and beginning to code patient medical records.
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The US department of labor announced in September of 2022 that the new starting salary for a Medical Biller and Coder is $63,125.00 annually, so it is a great time to get into the industry.
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1st Medical Billing and Coding is the fastest growing industry in the US and projects to be so for the next 5 – 10 years.
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It starts on January 19th, that’s on a Thursday, and classes are held each and every Thursday between the hours of 6 pm – 10 pm in our virtual classroom with live instructors.
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iCode Academy has 24-week training and exam preparation courses. Our courses are designed to get you prepared to sit for the national certification exam so that you can become a certified professional coder.
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Yes, classes are held in our virtual classroom with live instructors. Now when I say virtual classroom with live instructors, that means you can hear and see your instructors in real live time, you can ask in-class questions, they will call on you to answer questions, and they do a ton of screen sharing so the classes are very interactive.
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You will spend at least 5 – 10 hrs. per week in what’s called our e-Learning Center.
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that is a personalized web portal that will allow you to re-listen to lectures, do your homework assignments, do your study guides, and do section reviews. You’ll also be able to take tests and quizzes in there and the portal does grade your test and quiz in real-time, providing feedback or rationale as to why you got the questions correct or why you may have got them correct, so the portal is very interactive.
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Yes of course, we assist with job placement; we have a sister company called iCode Healthcare Solutions where we staff for coders.
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We have a 98% successful course completion rate: a 95% successful exam pass rate and a 90% successful job placement rate. Our instructors have over 40 years of combined relevant training experience and that’s how our students can be successful at a very high level.
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• We are licensed and educationally partnered with the largest credentialing agency in the world the AAPC that is The American Academy for Professional Coders.
• We assist with job placement; we have a sister company called iCode Healthcare Solutions where we staff for coders, we do resume’ building skills, we hold interview techniques, introducing you into the industry, we have a ton of relationships and connections where recruiters tend to hire our coder upon completion of the program. Job Placement assistant is what we hang our hats on.
• We have a 98% successful course completion rate: a 95% successful exam pass rate and 90% successful job placement rate. Our instructors have over 40 years of combined relevant training experience and that’s how our students can be successful at a very high level.
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Yes, we offer a few options as it pertains to pricing. 1st, we are a training provider for Work Source Georgia. which is a federally funded program where if you qualify, they will pay for the entire course for you. You just need to visit your local career center in the county that you live in for more information.
For our self-paying we have discounted the course down by 30% where you can get the course all-inclusive for the low price of just $3,750.00 so when I say all-inclusive that means it includes all your books and materials, your exam fees with 2 attempts, access to the e-Learning Center, your virtual classroom setup. There’s a 2-day boot camp prior to testing, 1 on 1 coaching available and you’ll also have access to our 12 bi-weekly study group sessions. For example, every other Monday there’s a study group session on Medical Terminology and Anatomy and the rest of the course is broken down into smaller study sessions which allow the student to have opportunities to revisit prior lessons. Everything you need is included in that one price.
To get started out of the $3,750. You will need a $750.00 deposit, that gets the ball rolling, generates your welcome emails, access to the e-Learning Center, gets your books and materials mailed to your home.
Now, the balance of $3,000.00 can be paid either two ways, you can pay it all up front, and you’ll receive a 10% discount for doing so which saves you about $300.00 bucks or you can take advantage of our easy pay as you go option, if you were to divide $3,000.00 up into 25 payments that would come out to be $120.00 per week and that’s due each week prior to the start of class. So, there’s no interest charges or finances charges associated with it, just an easy pay as you go opportunity.
We are also partnered with Fynn Credit, you can have the entire price of the course paid for you and you don’t make any payments until you are employed, this is a very good tool that allows the student to just focus on their studies. So even if it takes 12 months to be placed you are not liable until you are in position as a Coder.
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Yes, if you were to divide $3,000.00 up into 25 payments that would come out to be $120.00 per week and that’s due each week before the start of class. So, there are no interest charges or finances charges associated with it, just pay as you go opportunity.
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This program has been in business since 2014 and has helped over 300 individuals find a career as certified professional coders.
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Well, it's the translation or transformation of doctors' or physicians' written documentation into numeric or alphanumeric codes set for reimbursement by the insurance company. A simpler way to explain it. You know it when you go to the hospital and the doctor performs a procedure on you or make a diagnosis that visit must be paid by the insurance company and coders make sure the claim is correct so that the hospital or physician can get paid.
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You would work in acute care and long-term medical facilities, including hospitals, rehabilitation centers and outpatient clinics, tasked with collecting, manage and protect patient data, as well as work with software companies to develop safe and effective record collections systems.
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Well, for starters there will be no more traffic, flexibility, pandemic and recession-proof, working while you are on vacation, in the comfort of your own home, and of course, more time to spend with your family and friends.
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Yes, you can try Mia Share, where you can pay as you go for 5k, and a 750 deposit, for 34 weekly payments of 125.
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Yes, as you can tell, this program is amazing, so just a few seats are remaining so I suggest acting fast, and you would get a free iCode Academy T-shirt and be able to draw for a raffle for a free laptop.
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Typically, a medical billing and coding class covers topics such as medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, ICD-10-CM coding, CPT coding, healthcare reimbursement systems, medical billing software, and compliance with coding guidelines.
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Most medical billing and coding classes do not have strict prerequisites. However, having a basic understanding of anatomy, medical terminology, and computer skills can be beneficial.
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Absolutely, we cater for high school graduates, college students, currently working in other industries (retail, sales and marketing, hospitality and tourism, etc.), stay-at-home parents, so overall, this opportunity is OPEN FOR EVERYONE.
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Completing a medical billing and coding class can enhance your chances of finding a job in the healthcare industry. Once you obtain relevant certifications and gain practical experience through internships or externships that significantly improve your job prospects.
Here at iCode Academy, we assist with job placement. We have a sister company called iCode Healthcare Solutions where we staff coders, we do resume’ building skills, we hold interview techniques, introducing you into the industry. We have a ton of relationships and connections where recruiters tend to hire our coder upon completion of the program.
Job Placement assistant is what we hang our hats on.
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The demand for medical billing and coding professionals is expected to grow in the coming years. These professionals are needed in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and government agencies.
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The 10-week program is comprised of 600 real redacted medical records. Students must successfully complete all 600 cases with an average proficiency of 70% or higher. Students will meet once weekly in a virtual classroom with a live instructor. Additional virtual meetings for further support are also held at various times.
What You Will Gain
Experience faster than you would with an on-the-clock job Code from hundreds of real medical records redacted for HIPAA compliance Receive immediate feedback to learning specialty-specific intricacies only real coding experts know Get the confidence you need to hit a home run in your next job interview Remove your apprentice "A" Increase your value to employers Code immersive real-world cases Coding confidence You will then be placed in our job assistance program, where we introduce you to the industry and help with obtaining employment
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WIOA is landmark legislation that is designed to strengthen and improve our nation's public worksource system and help get Americans, including youth and those with significant barriers to employment, into high-quality jobs and careers and help employers hire and retain skilled workers.
The Worksource Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) was signed into law on July 22, 2014. WIOA is designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need to compete in the global economy. Congress passed the Act with a wide bipartisan majority; it is the first legislative reform of the public workforce system since 1998.
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We have partnered with states that offer help for people wanting to better their careers. To make the process easier we listed the steps you will need to take to apply to these programs. iCode Academy will not determine the eligibility of your application each state will have different requirements on their application process. Find your state in our list. Search for your Worksource Area. Contact the Worksource. Inform them of your desire to be a medical coder through iCode Academy. Ask for the next step of your application. Send us an email at registration@icodesacademy.org Wait for updates on your training voucher.
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Please click this link to check if your state is accredited.
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Here's the story to our Couple Behind the Code.
The dynamic and knowledgeable President Daryl Pickett and Medical Coding Queen, Vice President Jasmine Williams-Pickett, serve as the strong foundation for iCode Academy with a combined eight years of experience in healthcare solutions. The two have worked diligently to build a team of skilled coders with a variety of specialties and experience as they strive toward their ultimate goal of bridging the gap between professional coders and the healthcare organizations that need them.
Since the inception of iCodeHCS in 2013, we have aggressively worked to ensure that our clients, in a variety of specialties from inpatient to outpatient facilities and physician groups, have one focus: their patients.
We are fueled by the desire to not only assist our clients by rendering unmatched service, but also to create a family-oriented environment that promotes character building, creates career opportunities, and cultivates young, strong talent.
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Passing the CPC Exam Unequivocally Demonstrates to Employers that you Possess:
Expertise in assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services performed by physicians and other qualified healthcare providers in the office, as well as professional-fee coding as it pertains to facility settings (e.g., inpatient hospital) Sound knowledge of coding guidelines and regulations to meet compliance requirements, such as establishing medical necessity, using modifiers appropriately, and observing bundling rules Proficiency across a wide range of services, including E/M, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, and medicine A thorough grasp of anatomy, physiology, and medical terminology to comprehend clinical documentation and code descriptors Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes.
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