Medical Billing & Coding (900 Hours) NEW
This 900 hour program is designed to prepare you for employment in medical billing and health information management in physician practices, hospitals, long term health care facilities, and other medical facilities. You will develop the skills necessary to perform the duties of a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. As a program graduate, you will be well prepared for entry level positions in various job titles such as medical office manager, medical records technician, or billing and coding specialists. You will be required to complete a 180 hour externship during daytime working hours at the end of the program. You will also be eligible to participate in the National Healthcare Association Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist exam (CBCS).
Topics covered but not limited to:
- Career Readiness and Professionalism in the Medical Office
- Medical Terminology
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Pathophysiology
- Medical Office Procedures
- Electronic Medical Records
- Medical Law & Ethics, Including HIPAA Certificate of Training
- Keyboarding
- Computer Software Applications Featuring Microsoft Office 2007
- Practice Management software application
- ICD-9 Coding
- Professional Communications
- Reimbursement Procedures
You will be required to have a routine physical, a criminal background check, updated immunization records, 2-Step Mantoux TB test prior to participation in the externship portion of the program (to be discussed during orientation).
Schedule/Tuition:
Monday - Thursday
Class fee $4,760 Materials fee $1035 Total $5,795
Tuition includes textbooks and CBCS examination fee.
*Pell Grant eligible program.