Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success 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 come to understand all phases of the revenue cyclefrom patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.
Common medical terminology is also reviewed to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. You will cover word parts and the structures and functions of the human body, as well as 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 Medical Billing and Coding course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. According to the AAPC 2023 Salary Survey results, certified medical records specialists earn 15% more than their non-certified colleagues. You will get to choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding 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)
Course Code: GSMED-096
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0706 Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3684
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC Certified Biller & Coder
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 370.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,995.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 1. The student provides any sponsored documents requiring completion by a WIOA Advisor at the main campus, available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (summer hours may vary).
2. Once completed, the student submits the documents to the sponsoring agency to receive the voucher.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success 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 come to understand all phases of the revenue cyclefrom patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.
Common medical terminology is also reviewed to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. You will cover word parts and the structures and functions of the human body, as well as 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 Medical Billing and Coding course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. According to the AAPC 2023 Salary Survey results, certified medical records specialists earn 15% more than their non-certified colleagues. You will get to choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding 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)
Course Code: GSMED-096
Established in 2024
CIP: 51-0706 Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator.
Provider Information
Prairie State College
Program Contact Info
202 South Halsted Street
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
Chicago Heights, IL 60411
(708) 709-3684
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC Certified Biller & Coder
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
52 Weeks ( 370.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,995.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent. 1. The student provides any sponsored documents requiring completion by a WIOA Advisor at the main campus, available Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM (summer hours may vary).
2. Once completed, the student submits the documents to the sponsoring agency to receive the voucher.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)