Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/10/2025
Program Description
Start a rewarding career in medical billing and coding, an in-demand field supporting healthcare providers. This course covers legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, including HIPAA compliance, coding guidelines, and the revenue cycle from patient registration to reimbursement. You'll also gain essential medical terminology knowledge, with a test-out option available. Upon completion, youll be prepared for the CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification exam, with a voucher provided. Certified specialists earn 15% more than non-certified peers. WIOA-funded students should check eligibility before using the test-out feature.
Established in 2023
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
Lewis University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC, AHIMA, NHA
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: (AAPC) or (AHIMA)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 370.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,995.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
To complete an application for this program learners should contact Lewis Universitys Continuing Education Department at continuinged@lewisu.edu or (815) 836-5570.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
Performance Data
Program: Medical Billing and Coding
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 10
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/10/2025
Program Description
Start a rewarding career in medical billing and coding, an in-demand field supporting healthcare providers. This course covers legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts, including HIPAA compliance, coding guidelines, and the revenue cycle from patient registration to reimbursement. You'll also gain essential medical terminology knowledge, with a test-out option available. Upon completion, youll be prepared for the CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification exam, with a voucher provided. Certified specialists earn 15% more than non-certified peers. WIOA-funded students should check eligibility before using the test-out feature.
Established in 2023
CIP: 51-0713 Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder.
Provider Information
Lewis University
Program Contact Info
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- (292072 )
- Office and Administrative Support Occupations
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
AAPC, AHIMA, NHA
Quality Assurance
- Industry Standard: (AAPC) or (AHIMA)
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification
52 Weeks ( 370.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,995.00 |
| Total Cost | $2,995.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
To complete an application for this program learners should contact Lewis Universitys Continuing Education Department at continuinged@lewisu.edu or (815) 836-5570.
Entry Requirements:
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Online/E-Learning Instruction