Healthcare Management

HCA Medical Billing and Coding Specialist*



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$8,000.00(USD)

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  • 8 Months

HCA MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING:

This Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to provide 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 and Career Development
  • HCA 102        ICD-10 Coding
  • HCA 103        Medical Terminology
  • HCA 104        Anatomy and Physiology I
  • HCA 106        Modern Medical Billing I
  • HCA 108        Modern Medical Coding I
  • HCA 109        Modern Medical Coding II
  • HCA 114        Healthcare Information Management I

DURATION

  • 600 Clock Hours 24 Semester Credit Hours
  • Full time students 8 months
  • Cost of Tuition including textbooks and materials $8,000.00
  • 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 Healthcare 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.