Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
Medical Billing Program provides individuals with basic fundamentals of medical insurance policies and procedures disciplines. This accelerated 80-clock program will cover the basic competencies of coding. The theory behind languages of diseases as it relates to acceptable collections codes recognized by the National Health Career Association (NHA). Development of computer skills and mathematic formations for familiarity with contracts issues, and various types of health insurance computations. Understanding medical terminology and utilizing it to recognize various report components of a medical record and its deficiences. Each course is designed to enhance the occupational skills of individuals in preparing for entry-level positions as an insurance billing clerk, or claims processing clerk within the insurance industry.
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0714 Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 5 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 80.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,500.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIOA, VA programs
Application Procedure
Enrollment agreement attached. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
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
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 9/17/2024
Program Description
Medical Billing Program provides individuals with basic fundamentals of medical insurance policies and procedures disciplines. This accelerated 80-clock program will cover the basic competencies of coding. The theory behind languages of diseases as it relates to acceptable collections codes recognized by the National Health Career Association (NHA). Development of computer skills and mathematic formations for familiarity with contracts issues, and various types of health insurance computations. Understanding medical terminology and utilizing it to recognize various report components of a medical record and its deficiences. Each course is designed to enhance the occupational skills of individuals in preparing for entry-level positions as an insurance billing clerk, or claims processing clerk within the insurance industry.
Established in 2000
CIP: 51-0714 Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 11 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 5 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | Y |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | Y |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (299021 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
National Healthcareer Association
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
16 Weeks ( 80.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $4,500.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,500.00 |
Financial Aid
- WIOA, VA programs
Application Procedure
Enrollment agreement attached. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
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
- Internships
- Non-English Instruction
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Weekend Classes
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction