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Omega Health IT Solutions Pvt Ltd is subsidiary of American Health Care Company providing cost effective coding services to US Hospitals. Omega Medical Coding School is the training division of Omega Health IT Solutions and has the distinction of being India's No. 1 Medical coding Company.
We use the most up to date books and software like CPT, ICD-9, HCPCS etc., and keep in touch with the constant changes in the coding world.
We follow HIPAA regulations in order to assure turn around time.
Our Dedicated professionals work under the AHIMA rules.
Our coding staff have received extensive training under coding experts in the US.
Certified coders monitor their work regularly and external coding and compliance experts periodically audit the department.
Our Coders, are extremely careful while coding for patient records. Utmost attention is given to quality to get reimbursement from the Insurance Company for the services rendered by the physician.
Our training methodology enabled our students achieve 100% success rate in passing the CPC Exam and few of them secured top scores as well.
Enriched with experience and qualified professional, state of art infrastructure, our industry rich experience will give our students a cutting edge in their professional pursuits.
Medical Coding Industry
With the continued growth of outsourcing, medical billing and coding is continuing to grow at a phenomenal rate. Medical Coding and Billing focuses specifically on the financial and insurance related aspects of the medical office and is a financially rewarding and personally fulfilling career. Prospects for jobs are excellent for those trained in Medical Billing and Coding, and the future for medical billing and coding professionals is looking bright too.
Medical Coding Industry has met the cutting edge of information technology due to which there has been several channels opened towards placements in the health information field. These open doors has diversified and created platforms for the aspiring generation who have laid their career in the health information field.
India - Opportunities
The Indian share of BPO revenues from the offshoring of revenue cycle management services (medical coding and billing falls into this category) is estimated at US$ 125 million for the year 2006. ValueNotes Research expects the total revenues from this segment to reach US$ 410 million by 2011. This and other research continually point that this industry will be expanding and trained medical coding professionals will be in great demand in the near future. So do not hesitate to join in this success scenario and play your part.
Employment prospects look good as the demand for skilled medical coding school graduates has grown significantly. This is primarily due to the exponential growth of the managed care and health services delivery industries.
Omega Training Methodology
Medical coding training in India imparts an extensive knowledge of the healthcare industry. Medical coding specialists in India study topics like medical terminology, Human Anatomy and Physiology, Medical law and Ethics (HIPAA).
The Medical Coding training program lasts for about 3 months. Specialists are trained in evaluating and interpreting health records and reports in order to accurately code diagnoses and procedures according to recognized classification systems. This program also provides them with the basic skills and knowledge needed to submit medical claims for reimbursement, process bills, and operate medical office software.
Upon completion of the Medical Coding Training program, Coders are equipped to:
- Read and interpret medical record documentation to identify codeable diagnoses and procedures for data capture and billing.
- Accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes for reimbursement and statistical purposes
- Apply knowledge of official coding guidelines to correctly sequence diagnostic and procedure codes
- Abstract information from patient records to complete insurance claims
- Have knowledge of various reimbursement methodologies and fee schedules
- Link diagnostic codes to the proper procedure codes to ensure accurate claims submission
- Accurately assign diagnostic and procedure codes through the use of encoders and other computer software
The Medical Coding Course
The medical course covers a wide range of topics in the medical industry. It is split into modules that deal with current practices, legal issues, documentation guidelines, history, and much more.
Module I
This module covers
Ethics in Coding
Medical Terminology
Here there is a focus on:
INDUSTRY HISTORY & THE CODES
ICD-9-CM Codes
CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) Codes and Procedures
HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System) Codes
CODING
Here the Students are taught about procedures like how reference books are used, Coding guidelines, Outpatient & Physician Office Coding etc.,
Students will also learn right through all the guidelines for CPT Coding from the evolution to a thorough understanding of symbols, modifiers, evaluation and management services, and more.
Diagnostic codes are used to group and identify diseases, disorders, symptoms, and medical signs, and are used to measure morbidity and mortality.
Procedure codes are numbers or alphanumeric codes used to identify specific health interventions taken by medical professionals.
Case Studies
Central Learning-The basics of medical record coding through a interactive web-based lessons. Interactive e-Learning Program, Online modules with assignments.
Module II
Practical Training on Real-time cases, explaining the coding issues with client guidelines
The training is intensive and enables them to be extremely proficient in delivering quality results.
We are also offering training on Advanced courses on Ambulatories, Interventional radiology and Cancer Registry etc,
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