The Medical Coding and Billing Specialist program prepares students for a rewarding career in healthcare administration by developing expertise in both medical billing procedures and diagnostic/procedural coding. This comprehensive course covers the principles of medical documentation, claim processing, insurance reimbursement, and coding systems such as ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS.
Students will learn how to review and accurately translate medical records into standardized codes for billing and insurance purposes. The course emphasizes compliance with HIPAA regulations, ethics in healthcare documentation, and the importance of maintaining accurate records for insurance and reimbursement. Upon completion, students are prepared for entry-level employment in medical offices, hospitals, or billing service centers, and may pursue national certification exams such as CPC or CBCS.
What you will learn in this course:
• Introduction to healthcare systems and insurance procedures
• ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS coding structures
• Processing and submitting insurance claims
• Reviewing and interpreting medical documentation
• Maintaining HIPAA and compliance standards
• Identifying and correcting claim errors and denials
• Medical terminology and anatomy for coders
• Using electronic health record (EHR) systems
• Communication and professionalism in healthcare
• Preparation for national certification examinations
Section : Morning 20 Weeks | Section : Afternoon 24 Weeks | Section : Evening 30 Weeks | Section : Weekend 43 Saturdays and Sundays or (86 Saturdays only) |
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| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
| Monday-Friday 9:00 AM-3:30 PM | Monday-Friday 1:00 PM-6:15 PM | Monday-Friday 6:00 PM-10:15 PM | Saturday or Sunday 9:00 AM-5:00 PM | ||||
