Program Overview

Program Overview

The Medical Billing and Coding program is a 100% online course designed to prepare students for a career in this high-demand occupation. The program aims to equip students with the necessary skills to earn medical billing and coding professional certification, aligning with their interests and career goals.

Program Details

• The program fee is $3,295, with installment payment options as low as $160 per month.
• The program includes 370 hours of online instruction, with 12 months of access, and is self-paced.
• Upon course completion, students will receive a voucher for the certification exam of their choice: CPC, CCA, or CBCS.

Job Outlook

According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, medical billing and coding specialists earn an average annual salary of $46,660 ($22.43 per hour) and work in one of the fastest-growing professions.

Medical Billing and Coding FAQ's

What does a Medical Biller and Coder do?

Medical Billers and Coders are responsible for processing patient data, including medical records and related insurance. They code a patient's diagnosis and request payment from the patient's insurance company.

Is there a difference between a Medical Billing and a Medical Coding?

Yes, medical coders translate patient care into current procedural terminology (CPT) codes, while medical billers create a claim based on the codes provided by medical coders.

What are the requirements for a Medical Billing and Coding career?

Entry-level positions typically require completion of a certificate and passing one of the certification exams or an associate degree program in medical billing and coding.

How long does it take to become a Medical Biller and Coder?

It takes between one and three years to become a medical biller and coder, depending on whether one earns a certification or an associate degree.

Course Objectives

• Be fully prepared to pass one of the following professional certifications: Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
• Learn how to assign CPT Category II codes and ICD-10 codes in common medical billing and coding procedures.
• Gain hands-on billing experience with medical billing and coding software.

Curriculum

Medical Terminology

• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• The Musculoskeletal System
• The Cardiovascular System
• The Lymphatic and Immune Systems
• The Respiratory System
• The Digestive System
• The Urinary System
• The Nervous System
• The Special Senses the Eyes and Ears
• The Integumentary System
• The Endocrine System
• The Reproductive System
• Diagnostic Procedures, Nuclear Medicine, Pharmacology

Medical Billing and Coding

• Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
• Introduction to Health Insurance
• Managed Healthcare
• Revenue Cycle Management
• Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement
• ICD-10-CM Coding
• CPT Coding
• HCPCS Level II Coding
• ICD-10-PCS Coding
• Pharmacology for Coders
• Midterm
• Clinical Documentation Improvement (CDI)
• Insurance Claims
• Commercial Insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Medicare
• Medicaid, CHIP, TRICARE, Workers' Compensation
• Certification
• How to Find a Job in Medical Billing and Coding
• Final

About your Instructors

The program instructors have extensive experience in the healthcare industry, with certifications such as CPC, CCA, and CBCS. They have worked as medical assistants, coders, and office managers, and have taught medical billing and coding courses. The instructors include:

• Nancy Smith
• LaTisha Cottingham
• Carline Dalgleish
• Lydia S. Stewart
• Bunny Reeves
• Sharon L. Blackford
• Stacey O'Brien