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Medical Billing and Coding Certificate

Program Type

Certificate

Program Format

Online

Instruction Format

Self Study

Courses

1 course

Duration

4 months*

Next Start

Flexible Start Dates

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Course Details

In the healthcare industry, medical billing and coding specialists keep all of the patient data organized by assigning standardized labels for medical procedures and diagnosis. The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist course covers medical coding, billing procedures, and healthcare regulations. Learn to accurately code diagnoses, process insurance claims, and ensure compliance with legal standards. Study online at your own pace and finish the program in 4 months. Enjoy an externship, receive a provided laptop, access career services, benefit from 24/7 learner support, flexible start dates, and have up to a year of course access.

Laptop Eligibility

When paying in full, learners can receive a laptop upon enrolling in any program.

What You Will Learn in Medical Coding:

  • How to interpret medical terms and recognize terminology associated with various body systems.
  • An overview of different medical specialties and their relationship to body structures.
  • Effective communication in a professional healthcare environment.
  • The importance of reimbursement, compliance, and HIPAA regulations.
  • The key role of a medical coder in ensuring ethical billing practices and obtaining proper reimbursement for healthcare services.
  • Correct usage of ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding.
  • Understanding and applying CPT codes for medical procedures.
  • Knowledge of national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers, and how to apply them accurately.
  • The purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes for procedural coding.

Clinical Placement Opportunities

Learners will receive clinical placement options with medical providers in their area if a certificate requires an in-person performance evaluation of demonstrable skills.

Admission Details

The only requirement is that you are either currently pursuing your GED/high school diploma or have completed your GED or high school diploma. That's it!

Certification Opportunities

After completing this program, learners will have the option to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.

  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
  • Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
  • Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certification (MBCS)

*Program completion times may vary. Advertised Program completion is based on 15 hours of study time per week. However, Students have 12 months of access to complete the course at their own pace.

Curriculum & Tuition

Tuition

Average Cost Per Course: $4,000

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Average Cost Per Course: $4,000

Additional tuition reductions and flexible payment options may be available!

Career Pathways

Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
Medical Records Specialists
Medical Transcriptionists