Medical Coding & Billing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/4/2023
Program Description
This combined 80 hour billing and coding course covers the following areas: CPT (introduction, guidelines, evaluation and management); specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory); ICD- 10 (introduction and guidelines); and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements.
NOTE: Students who complete this course, may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC Apprentice), and/or other National Certification Exams at an additional cost. After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students can obtain the AAPC CPC® designation.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
10 Weeks ( 80.00 Hours / 5.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,000.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $400.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,400.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
RVC registration form and payment or call 815-921-3900.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit
Performance Data
Program: Medical Coding & Billing
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 3
Last Re-Certification Date: 1/4/2023
Program Description
This combined 80 hour billing and coding course covers the following areas: CPT (introduction, guidelines, evaluation and management); specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory); ICD- 10 (introduction and guidelines); and basic claims processes for medical insurance and third party reimbursements.
NOTE: Students who complete this course, may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC Apprentice), and/or other National Certification Exams at an additional cost. After obtaining the practical work experience (6 months to 2 years), students can obtain the AAPC CPC® designation.
Established in 2005
CIP: 51-0707 Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician.
Provider Information
Rock Valley College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
10 Weeks ( 80.00 Hours / 5.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,000.00 |
| Books | $0.00 |
| Fees | $0.00 |
| Tests | $400.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $0.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,400.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
RVC registration form and payment or call 815-921-3900.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Night Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Open Entry/Exit