Credential(s) Offered
IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The combined 80-hour billing and coding course offers the skills needed to solve insurance billing problems, how to manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 manual), complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, appeal denied claims and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures. The course covers the following areas: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), ICD-10 (Introduction and Guidelines) and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements. Through interactive live stream sessions and online activities, participants learn how to find the service and codes using manuals, (CPT, ICD-10 and HCPCS).
Upon successfully completing this course and obtaining practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), participants may apply to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) – Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC) or Certified Outpatient Coder Exam (COC); the American Health Information Association (AHIMA) Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam; and/or other national certification exams
Details
Hours
80
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
COSSATOT COMMUNITY COLLEGE OF UA (CCCUA)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
Online
Local WIB
5040 - Southwest
Name of Credential
Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$450.00
In-State Tuition
$1,449.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,899.00
