Medical Billing and Coding
Whether you are starting out or switching careers, now is a great time to enter medical billing and coding. Over one million U.S. physicians depend on medical billers and coders to get paid. These in-demand roles are found in medical facilities, insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national billing companies. With the right training, opportunities are endless!
Our Medical Billing and Coding course covers essential legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, including HIPAA compliance and coding guidelines. You’ll understand the entire revenue cycle, from patient registration to coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.
You’ll also learn common medical terminology, including word parts, body structures and functions, disorders, and procedures for each body system: musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
After completing the course, you’ll be ready to start your career. Certified specialists earn 15% more than non-certified ones, according to the AAPC 2023 Salary Survey. Choose a certification exam that fits your goals:
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Overview
- 370 Course Hours
- Voucher Included
- 12 Months
- Open Enrollment
- Self Paced
What You Will Learn
- Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
- The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
- Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
- The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
- How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
- Fundamentals of medical billing and coding and medical terminology
- Word parts and the structures and functions of the human body
How You Will Benefit
- Get hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding that will help you on the job
- Receive a Certificate of Completion and an exam voucher for the professional exam of your choice
- Receive access to study materials and prepare to sit for the medical billing and coding certification exam that best aligns with your interests and career goals:
– Certified Professional Coder (CPC) by AAPC
– Certified Coding Associate (CCA) by AHIMA
– Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) by NHA