Medical Billing & Coding (Voucher Included)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/21/2024
Program Description
Whether you're just starting work or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in Medical Billing and Coding. This course will prepare you for success in this rewarding career as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
More than one million practicing physicians in the United States rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Besides medical facilities, positions are available with health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies, so the opportunities are nearly endless!
Medical billers and coders are in high demand. This course offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also come to understand all phases of the revenue cyclefrom patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections. You will also learn common medical terminology to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. You will study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body. Also presented are the disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
After successfully completing the course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled, and you will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 235-3983
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC, AHIMA, NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IBHE
- Industry Standard: AAPC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
52 Weeks ( 370.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
Tuition | $2,995.00 |
Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing & Coding (Voucher Included)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 10/21/2024
Program Description
Whether you're just starting work or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in Medical Billing and Coding. This course will prepare you for success in this rewarding career as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
More than one million practicing physicians in the United States rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Besides medical facilities, positions are available with health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies, so the opportunities are nearly endless!
Medical billers and coders are in high demand. This course offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also come to understand all phases of the revenue cyclefrom patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections. You will also learn common medical terminology to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. You will study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body. Also presented are the disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
After successfully completing the course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled, and you will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Established in 1997
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Provider Information
Governors State University
Program Contact Info
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484
University Park, IL 60484
(708) 235-3983
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC, AHIMA, NHA
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
- IBHE
- Industry Standard: AAPC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Employment, Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Credential), Measurable Skills Gain (Lead to Employment)
52 Weeks ( 370.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
Tuition | $2,995.00 |
Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Contact Provider
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit