Medical Billing & Coding Program Overview
Embark on a transformative journey with our 18-week Medical Billing & Coding Assistant program, delivered entirely online. This course equips you with the essential skills to organize and manage health information accurately and securely, both in paper and electronic systems. By mastering various classification systems, you will become proficient in coding patient information for reimbursement, maintaining medical histories, and contributing to healthcare databases and registries.
Gain foundational and advanced knowledge in using ICD-10 CM codes, CPT-4 codes, and the HCPCS coding system.
Understand the structure of healthcare reimbursement, including Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care.
Learn the critical aspects of HIPAA and compliance to ensure the security and privacy of patient information.
Obtain essential knowledge of anatomy and physiology to enhance accuracy in coding across various body systems.