Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Medical Coding and Billing Specialist Course provides practical instruction on researching and assigning diagnostic and procedural codes to medical records, as well as processing medical bills. To bill effectively, students explore the insurance world, including both private and government programs. They also learn how insurance companies interact with medical-service providers through forms, follow-up letters and claims processing. Students gain competency in ICD-10-CM and CPT coding procedures. The course provides students with a solid foundation of ethics and problem-solving, medical terminology, human anatomy and physiology and common disease processes. Students apply their knowledge using real-world scenarios and medical records. Students Examine how to work with doctors, hospitals and other healthcare providers to ensure they receive fair and accurate compensation for their services. Prerequisite is high school diploma or GED. The program is part/time or full/time as it is fully online.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
37
Hours
740
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
2001 Lowe Street, Fort Collins, Colorado
Local WIB
3 - Workforce Investment Area III
Name of Credential
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
State, local, workforce funding and other.
Refund Policy
Refund Policy: Refund is 7 days from start of program.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - DEAC Distance Education Accrediting Commission
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
Testing/Exam Fees
$186.00
In-State Tuition
$2,298.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,298.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,484.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,484.00
