Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Billing and Coding

Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour!

900 HOURS (37 WEEKS)

This 900-hour program is designed for those who wish to gain employment in medical billing, coding and health information management. This comprehensive program utilizes the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) curriculum that includes Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, CPT coding, ICD-10 Coding and HCPCS Coding and is designed to prepare individuals to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) examination.  Students will develop thorough knowledge of diseases and conditions, electronic health records, practice management software, medical office administration practices, hospital billing, reimbursement and claim form procedures, employability skills and healthcare law and ethics.

The program includes instructor lectures, knowledge-based assessments, practical applications and self-directed study. Employers include physician practices, outpatient clinics, billing companies, as well as a variety of other medical facilities.  

Students will complete a 160-hour unpaid externship (work-based activity) during daytime working hours. A minimum of 90% attendance with a C average (70%) grade or better is required for students to participate in the externship (work-based activity) opportunity.

Students may be required to complete (at the student’s expense), immunizations/titers, drug screening, physical exam and/or background check prior to the student’s placement at an externship (work-based activity) site.

It is required that students have access to a computer with Internet access to complete at-home assignments.  

It is highly recommended the student have keyboarding skills with some experience in Microsoft Word & Excel.

Requirements for Completion:

• A “C” average (70%) or higher
• Attendance rate not less than 90%
• Payment of all outstanding obligations to the school
• Completion of externship (work-based activity)

Certifications:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) 
• ProHIPAA
• Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)

Career Opportunities:

• Medical Billing Specialist
• Medical Coding Specialist
• Medical Records Specialist
• Medical Reimbursement Specialist
• Medical Billing Collections and Resolution Specialist
• Claims Processor
• Medical Billing Appeals/Denials Analyst

Fall 2021 – Day
Program Orientation: Thursday, September 13, 2021 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
September 14, 2021 – June 6, 2022 (approximate ending date)
Monday – Thursday: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

Total Program Cost $10,995: includes Tuition: $9,292, Books & Supplies: $1,056, Materials and Assessments: $647

Cost includes textbooks, polo shirts (2), CPC membership fee and certification examination fees. Students may expect the following additional costs: drug screening and black pants. At the discretion of the externship (work-based activity) site, a physical exam, background check and immunization/titers may be required.

Contact Theresa at 440.891.7697 or tliska@polaris.edu to arrange a personal tour!

Medical Billing and Coding 2021-2022 Advisory Members

Ms. Jean Akins, Southwest General Medical Group
Mr. Mark Gallegos, Psybill, LLC
Mrs. Lisa Meadows, Billpro Management Systems, Inc.
Mrs. Jessica Meyers, NCDS Medical Billing
Mrs. Judy Molnar, Quadax
Ms. Monica Napalo, Southwest General Health Center
Ms. Katie Nightengale, Quadax
Mrs. Chris Polomsky, Southwest General Health Center
Mrs. Tara Smiddle, Neighborhood Family Practice
Ms. Tracy Sucharzewski, Quadax