Medical Billing and Coding
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Open the door to a career in healthcare as a Medical Coding and Billing Professional.
Medical coding and billing is the process of identifying diagnoses, medical tests, treatments, and procedures found in clinical documentation and then transcribing this patient data into standardized codes to bill government and commercial payers for physician reimbursement.
What you’ll be learning
- Medical terminology
- Basic anatomy and physiology
- Clinical classification systems
- Medical coding (CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS)
- How to decipher clinical records to assist in proper coding
What to Expect After Graduation
Graduates will be prepared to take the Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam.
Medical coding and billing specialists are crucial to the continued well-being of any healthcare organization, from hospitals to clinics and private practices.
DID YOU KNOW?
The median annual salary for a Medical Records Specialist in 2021 was $46,660*
*Bureau of Labor Statistics 2020
Eligibility Requirements
- Photo ID
- Authorization to work in the U.S. (Social Security, birth certificate, work visa, or green card)
- High school diploma or GED required
- Pass a criminal background check
- Passing scores on entrance assessments
Upcoming Medical Coding and Billing Courses
| Month | Course Code | Course | Start Date | End Date | Class Time | Orientation Date & Location |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JUNE | 7751-25 | Medical Coding and Billing | 6/3/2024 | 8/16/2024 | Monday- Thursday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm *No class 7/4-7/5* | 5/30/2024 10:00 AM --- Goodwill Career & Technical Academy |
| SEPTEMBER | 7751-29 | Medical Coding and Billing | 9/9/2024 | 12/6/2024 | Monday- Thursday, 9:00 am- 5:00 pm Friday, 9:00 am- 1:00 pm *No class 11/25-11/29* | 9/5/2024 9:00 am- 3:00 pm 9/6/2024 9:00 am- 1:00 pm -- Goodwill Career & Technical Academy |
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