MEDICAL CODER/BILLER

 

This program is designed to prepare students for employment in various health care settings. The student may be employed as an entry level coder, medical record coder, coding technician, coder clerk, or medical coder and biller or as medical records and health information technicians.

The student will learn anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, fundamentals of disease process and its relation to the human body. The student will learn how to use the ICD and CPT coding systems (manual and automated), health care delivery systems, basics of medical records services, ethical and legal responsibilities, safety/security procedures, basic data processing, and employability skills.

 

Entrance Requirements: Student must be 18 years of age, submit application, attend orientation and interview to determine eligibility. Submit a High School Diploma or GED or TABE test score of 10 or better.

Course Code

 

MA01

 

MA02

MA03

MA04

MA05

CB00

MA06

MA08

MA09

MA10

MA11

CB01

CB02

CB03 

 

                                                                 

                                   Course Listing

 

Fundamentals of Allied Health Occupations.

(Includes 4 hours of HIV/AIDS)

Fundamentals of Body Structures and Functions

Medical Terminology

Legal and Ethical Aspects in Health Care

Introduction to Microcomputers

Keyboarding 

Medical Office Procedures

Introduction to Coding and Billing

Essentials of Health Career Success

Fundamentals of Disease Process

Pharmacology for Healthcare Professionals

Coding and Billing I

Coding and Billing II

Coding and Billing III

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Clock Hours

 

90

 

90

90

30

60

40

60

45

40

60

60

105

115

115

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Total Clock Hours: 1000

Registration Fee: $250.00 (non-refundable, applicable to total cost)

Tuition: $3,300.00

Additional Fees: Books and supplies approximately: $450.00

Total Cost: $4,000