CRT Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Certificate**
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CRT MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING CERTIFICATE:
This Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Certificate program is designed to gain knowledge in the theory and practice of coding medical services, supplies and equipment using the CPT manual and the technique of locating frequently used terms in the CPT manual and ICD-10-CM coding systems. Upon completion of this program, the student among other items would able to:
- Discuss how to use the terminology in the layout and structure of the ICD-10-PCS codebook,
- Define the medical claim cycle, private indemnity plans, managed care medical plans government medical plans, and explanations of benefits (EOB),
- Describe how to file medical claims, determine payments, use health information technology in billing, use diagnostic, and procedure codes,
- Outline medical coding, describe the reimbursement process, and summarize diagnosis coding,
- Discuss current procedural terminology (CPT) and summarize its coding and structure,
- Summarize documentation procedures and issues with fraud and abuse.
EDUCATION & JOB EXPERIENCE:
- Ability to use Microsoft Windows
- Ability to work with a computer
ADMISSIONS
- High School Diploma or GED or College Transcripts
- Proof of US Residency requirements.
- Complete the Quick Contact form and request for details
MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT
To make your online experience enjoyable and trouble-free, students are required to meet the following material and equipment requirements:
- Own or have access to a computer or laptop with Windows 7 or better.
- Computer or laptop (with wireless mouse) must be compatible with Microsoft Office software, if you are not sure, complete the Quick Contact form on the website.
- Have access to High Speed Internet with Mozilla Firefox Browser.
- Ensure that their computer or laptop is able to display Adobe PDF and Microsoft Word
- Have an e-mail account which the student checks daily.
- Install Microsoft Office 2010 or 2013 on their computer or laptop.
REQUIRED COURSES
- BUS 106 Resume Writing & Career Development
- HCA 102 ICD-10 Coding
- HCA 106 Modern Medical Billing I
- HCA 108 Modern Medical Coding I
- HCA 109 Modern Medical Codin g II
- HCA 114 Healthcare Information Management I
DURATION
- 450 Clock Hours 18 Semester Credit Hours
- Full time students 6 months
- Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $6,000.00
- Grant and easy payment plan are available, please e-mail faid@joshuaci.com for details
MEDIAN ANNUAL SALARY AND HOURLY RATE*
- Median Wages (2022) hourly: $22.69
- Median Wages (2022) Annual: $47,180
- Employment (2022): 194,300
*The Occupational Information Network (O*NET) Data 2022. ONET Online
EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
Possible job titles for students who graduated from this program include but not limited to the following:
- Billing and Coding Specialist
- Patient Account Representative
- Electronic Claims Processor
- Billing Coordinator
- Medical Records Claims Technician
- Claims Billing Analyst
- Reimbursement Specialist
- Claims Assistant Professional
- Claims Processor
- Claims Reviewer
POSSIBLE CERTIFICATIONS
Upon successful completion of the program, optional certification information includes the following:
- National Heathcare Association (NHA)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Certification fee $125.00
AWARD UPON COMPLETION
The student will receive a certificate with credit hour transcripts upon successful completion of the program.