Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
In this 135-hour course, students will learn the role and responsibility of the medical biller and coder by learning the importance of reading and transcribing patient charts, turning that into the correct alphanumeric codes, and submitting the billing as an insurance claim. This job requires analyzing a patient’s medical information following any visit with a healthcare professional and choosing the best route for billing the insurance company or the patient. They must have the ability to understand various applications of the healthcare delivery systems, regulations, and compliance as this is very important for transcribing a physician’s diagnosis into the correct alphanumeric codes. It’s important for these professionals to become well versed with these codes as well as standard medical terminology in order to accurately communicate data to the required party. Medical billers and coders must also be proficient in technological terminology and problem-solving. This includes understanding and using classification systems, such as CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and HCPCS. Many medical billers and coders can work from home thanks to the job’s emphasis on technology and coding that can be done simply from a computer. Other job opportunities would include working in Hospitals, Physician’s offices, Nursing homes, Home Health Care Agencies, and Outpatient medical facilities. Upon completion of this course, students will be prepared and eligible to sit for the American Allied Health National Certification Exam to become a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS).
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
22
Hours
135
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
174 Cornerstone Court Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Local WIB
5030 - West Central
Name of Credential
Certified Medical Coding Specialist
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Gateway does not currently offer federal financial aid; however, we do provide an in-house payment plan. Students are required to pay 50% of tuition prior to beginning class, with the remaining balance due before the mid-term exam. In special circumstances, Gateway Allied Health may approve individualized payment arrangements based on a student’s specific needs.
Refund Policy
The withdrawal refund is determined by the official date of withdrawal, regardless of when the first class session meets. Orientation is considered the first official day of class. Students who do not formally withdraw will not be eligible for a refund. Registration fees are non-refundable, and textbook fees are non-refundable once an access code has been activated.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - American Allied Health - CMCB
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)
$287.99 Buck's Medical Coding Online for Step-by-Step Medical Coding, 25 Edition, by Elsevier, ISBN: 978044320773, Workbook, ISBN: 978-0443248795 - $216.00. Course orientation Buck's online access card, ISBN: 9780443264627 - $71.99
Testing/Exam Fees
$105.00 American Allied Health (AAH) National certification exam
Graduation Fees
$35.00 This fee covers the copying and laminating of the Certificate of Course Completion and the National Certification Certificate, as well as the cost of the gray graduation scrub set, program cords, and certificate holder.
In-State Tuition
$2,945.00 Tuition
Other Fees
$185.00 Uniform - $75, Shoes - $50, CPR Class (Basic Life Support) - $60
Registration Fee
$50.00 Registration fee (non-refundable)
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$25.00 Quick study resource cards, badge tag resource card
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,632.99
