Medical Billing Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/1/2024
Program Description
The Medical Billing certificate is designed to provide students the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful Medical Billers. This certificate provides a comprehensive overview of the medical billing process, including preauthorization, charge entry, claim preparation, submitting appeals, payment posting, insurance follow-up, and patient follow-up. After successfully completing the certificate, students will be well-equipped to enter the medical billing industry and prepared to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) national credentialing exam awarded by the AAPC. Can be combined with the Physicians Coding Certificate.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0708 Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: American Academy of Professional Coders
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,584.00 |
| Books | $575.00 |
| Fees | $275.00 |
| Tests | $425.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,859.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Reading - College Level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 4/1/2024
Program Description
The Medical Billing certificate is designed to provide students the necessary knowledge and skills to become successful Medical Billers. This certificate provides a comprehensive overview of the medical billing process, including preauthorization, charge entry, claim preparation, submitting appeals, payment posting, insurance follow-up, and patient follow-up. After successfully completing the certificate, students will be well-equipped to enter the medical billing industry and prepared to take the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) national credentialing exam awarded by the AAPC. Can be combined with the Physicians Coding Certificate.
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0708 Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
Certified Professional Biller (CPB)
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: American Academy of Professional Coders
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
32 Weeks ( 240.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,584.00 |
| Books | $575.00 |
| Fees | $275.00 |
| Tests | $425.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,859.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
- Illinois Monetary Award Program
- Federal loans(Stafford, PLUS, etc)
- Institutional Scholarships
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Reading - College Level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction