Course Details

Introduction to Medical Coding and Billing will present the program orientation and students will explore various program concepts. This course will introduce students to HIPAA guidelines. The course will also cover emergency procedures and infection control in the healthcare office.

The Digital Literacy course explores current technology. Students will practice appropriately and effectively using tools for productivity and collaboration tools; finding reliable information; creating content; communicating safely; and identifying credibility and bias in modern digital environments.

This course is designed to introduce the students to key medical coding guidelines and will tie medical terminology and anatomy terms to current medical codes. Students will study and learn the language of the medical professional and how specific vocabulary relates to both ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.

This course is a continuation of Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Coding I. This course is designed to introduce the students to key medical coding guidelines and will tie medical terminology and anatomy terms to current medical codes. Students will study and learn the language of the medical professional and how specific vocabulary relates to both ICD-10-CM and CPT codes.

The Medical Insurance Billing I course is designed to provide the student with advanced skills necessary to perform and understand current processes regarding medical billing and collection concepts, regulations, and guidelines.

Medical Insurance Billing II provides students with advanced skills to perform and understand current processes regarding billing and collection concepts, regulations, and guidelines. Upon completion of this course, students will apply correct billing concepts and demonstrate understanding of the medical claim life cycle.

The Medical Office Software course is designed to provide the student with hands on experience using practice management software comparable to the software used in medical offices today and basic knowledge of electronic health records (EHR).

The Coding I course is designed to introduce students to the business side of medicine in the outpatient setting and provide the student with the skill and knowledge necessary to analyze and extract key information from the medical record to assign ICD-10-CM codes. This course also covers a detailed explanation of ICD-10-CM coding guidelines.

The Coding II course is a continuation of Coding I. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills essential to evaluate and extract significant information from the medical record and to assign the correct CPT, HCPCS, modifiers and diagnostic codes to the medical claim. This course also covers a detailed explanation of CPT coding concepts and guidelines.

The Coding III course is a continuation of Coding II. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills essential to evaluate and extract significant information from the medical record and to assign the correct CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers and diagnostic codes to the medical claim. This course also covers a detailed explanation of CPT coding concepts and guidelines.

The Coding IV course is a continuation of Coding III. This course is designed to provide the student with the knowledge and skills essential to evaluate and extract significant information from the medical record and to assign the correct CPT, HCPCS, Modifiers, and diagnostic codes to the medical claim. This course also covers a detailed explanation of CPT coding concepts and guidelines.

Workplace Success is designed to help students develop essential work habits and attitudes as well as human-relation skills needed to maintain gainful and satisfying employment. Topics include common challenges faced in the workplace, such as presenting yourself professionally, developing a professional work ethic, developing interpersonal skills, navigating office politics successfully, and planning and managing your career.

The Coding Certification Exam Prep course prepares students to sit for a national coding certification. This comprehensive course covers all of the necessary information and skills required to pass the exam and become a certified medical coder. The course also includes practical exercises and mock exams to help students develop the coding skills and confidence needed to pass the exam.

The Medical Coding and Billing program provides students with the technical skills and knowledge for an entry-level position in a health care setting through competency-based education. All students in the Medical Coding and Billing program study medical terminology, anatomy, laws and ethics, standard medical billing and coding methods, medical coding software, and functions of the Electronic Health Record (EHR). Students develop administrative office skills, receive hands-on experience using a Medical EHR system to schedule, manage patient accounts, and enter patient documentation. The program prepares students to work as entry-level Medical Coder and/or Biller in a medical office, clinic, or hospital. In addition, medical coding and billing specialists examine how to code diagnoses and procedures performed or identified by a physician. Students also explore how to process health insurance claims, examine coverage issues, and processes for billing and collections. Medical billing and coding specialists prepare to take the National Certified Professional Coding (CPC) examination through American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). There are other medical coding certification exams available including Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and the Certified Medical Coder (CMC) offered by the Practice Management Institute (PMI).