Medical Billing and Coding Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/8/2026
Program Description
The 120-hour Medical Billing and Coding Specialist training prepares participants for the industry-recognized National Healthcareer Association Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification. Through live instruction and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to process insurance billing claims, apply CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and ICD-9 coding systems, complete standard insurance forms, and manage billing workflows. The course also covers how to trace and correct delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and use standardized forms and procedures to improve billing efficiency. Participants will develop the skills needed to support accurate medical billing and coding practices and prepare for the NHA CBCS certification exam.
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healhcareers Association
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: AAPC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,000.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,500.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book prices are subject to change. Please check with the bookstore.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - see college catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing and Coding Certification
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/8/2026
Program Description
The 120-hour Medical Billing and Coding Specialist training prepares participants for the industry-recognized National Healthcareer Association Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification. Through live instruction and hands-on activities, participants will learn how to process insurance billing claims, apply CPT, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, and ICD-9 coding systems, complete standard insurance forms, and manage billing workflows. The course also covers how to trace and correct delinquent claims, appeal denied claims, and use standardized forms and procedures to improve billing efficiency. Participants will develop the skills needed to support accurate medical billing and coding practices and prepare for the NHA CBCS certification exam.
Established in 2003
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Elgin Comm. College District #509
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healhcareers Association
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: AAPC
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
12 Weeks ( 120.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,000.00 |
| Books | $1,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,500.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book prices are subject to change. Please check with the bookstore.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Other - see college catalog
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Classroom Instruction
- Night Classes