This program is provided to students who wish to obtain an in-depth medical foundation, as well as billing and coding expertise necessary to perform manual and computerized tasks of the medical billers and coders within the healthcare community. Completion of this program will assure employers that you have been formally trained in billing and codes, generating billing statements, researching and auditing claims and creating paperwork. Students will also take coursework in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, Microsoft Office 97, customer service and workplace readiness. This program will open many doors for you in the fast growing health care field. You will receive a certificate upon completion.
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Details
- Length: 30 Weeks/1,200 Hours
- Prerequisite: Basic Reading & Math; Typing 30 WPM
- Start Dates: See Schedule for Details
Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Sequence of Courses
| Course | Weeks | Hours |
| Medical Terminology / Anatomy & Physiology | 12 | 180 |
| Introduction to Health Informatics | 6 | 90 |
| Medical Microsoft Word | 6 | 90 |
| Accounting Basics with Quickbooks | 6 | 60 |
| Workplace Readiness | 6 | 90 |
| Medical Coding | 6 | 90 |
| Medical Billing and Administration | 6 | 90 |
| Advanced Operative Coding | 6 | 60 |
| Medical Microsoft Excel | 6 | 90 |
| ASHP Certification Prep Course | 6 | 60 |
| Medical Billing & Coding Student Projects | 12 | 225 |
| Total | 30 | 1200 |
