Medical Billing and Coding

Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding. More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. These professionals are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies. With the right medical billing and coding certification training, the opportunities are nearly endless!

This Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will come to understand all phases of the revenue cycle-from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.

Certification Exam Voucher Included

Included in your tuition, you will receive a voucher to sit for the medical billing and coding certification exam that best fits your career goals:

• Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
• Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

If you choose and pass the CPC exam through AAPC, you will earn the CPC-A credential-the “A” stands for Apprentice, meaning you still need one year of coding experience. But here’s the good news: our course includes free access to AAPC’s Practicode Practicum-a hands-on training tool that simulates real-world coding across multiple specialties.

By completing Practicode, you will gain the equivalent of one year of experience, allowing you to remove the “A” and become a fully certified CPC right away. The best part? The coding experience required to remove the Apprentice status is seamlessly integrated into the course, so you will complete it as you progress. That means by the time you finish, you will have both passed the exam and fulfilled the experience requirement-qualifying you for full CPC certification right away. The course also includes a Medical Terminology component covering body systems, mental health, and special senses. A test-out option is available if you possess prior knowledge. By scoring at least 80%, you may bypass the Medical Terminology content if you choose. Note: The test-out option applies exclusively to the online Medical Terminology section and does not extend to the advanced career training portion of the course.

Upon successful completion of our medical billing and coding certification course, you will be well-prepared to launch a successful career in this rewarding healthcare field.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

What you will learn

• Get a better understanding of the value this course provides from our medical billing and coding certification video overview
• 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
• Hands on exposure to an encoder application: Codify (AAPC)

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 interest and career goals:
  • Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  • Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

This micro-credential is offered through our Community Outreach and Education department (COE).   For information regarding registraton, please visit the COE catalog