Medical Billing and Coding

Credit Option
Non credit
Program Type
Certificate
Location
Online

Medical Billing and Coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare industry today!

The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. The medical industry will have almost 50% more jobs available; therefore, a surplus of medical facilities will continue to hire candidates who specialize in medical billing and coding.

What You Will Learn

After completing this program, learners will be able to:

  • Build medical terms using word parts
  • Interpret medical terms
  • Describe the various medical specialties
  • Recognize medical terms associated with various body systems
  • Demonstrate the interconnectedness of body structures
  • Communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment
  • Identify the important role of a medical coder in upholding ethical billing practices and in obtaining reimbursement for healthcare services
  • Correctly use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding
  • Correctly use CPT codes for coding medical procedures
  • Apply national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers
  • Explain the purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes

Optional Volunteer Externship Opportunity

Learners who complete this program are eligible to participate in an optional volunteer externship opportunity with a local company/agency/organization whose work aligns with this area of study in order to gain valuable hands-on experience.  As learners progress through their eLearning program, an Externship Coordinator will reach out to coordinate placement.

Note: Additional documentation including health records, immunizations, drug-screening, criminal background checks, etc. may be required by the externship facility.

Program Details

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Course Dates:

Self-paced online content. Start anytime. Take up to six months to complete.

Cost:

$1,799

Who Can Benefit:

Individuals seeking entry-level jobs in the health care field as a medical billing and coding professional.

Professional Certification Options

  • After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification (MBCS)
National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
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