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 160-hour course, (136 classroom, 24 clinical) 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)
24
Hours
160
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
174 Cornerstone Lane, Ste 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 Allied Health is approved for workforce grants in West Central, Southeast, and Central Arkansas. We are not Title IV funded and do not currently accept FAFSA. We are an approved vendor with Arkansas Rehabilitation Services (ARS) and participate in the Arkansas Department of Education’s Education Freedom Act program. For students who do not qualify for workforce grants, we offer flexible payment plan options.
Refund Policy
Gateway aligns with ADHE refund policy. See the file as this applies to all programs.
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 Program cords, certificate holder, diploma fee
In-State Tuition
$2,945.00 Tuition
Other Fees
$185.00 Basic Life Support CPR Certification - $60 Uniform - $75 Shoes - $50
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
