Medical Billing & Coding
Health care is one of the fastest-growing industries for job seekers, including positions that do not involve direct patient care. Billing and coding specialists are essential for health care operations, and positions are in high demand.
If you possess excellent customer service skills, are detail-oriented and have strong communication skills, a career in medical billing and coding may be the one for you.
Billing and coding specialists work in all kinds of health care facilities, from hospitals to medical offices to rehabilitation centers. Wake County and the Triangle are home to some of the largest hospitals in the state, with numerous opportunities for employment.
The program is online, and all hours are completed via Blackboard, where assignments and learning materials are available for students to complete from their computer at their own pace. There are no scheduled meeting times for classes.
Students should be proficient in keyboarding, have a basic understanding of a word processing computer program (Microsoft Word recommended) and have a command of English grammar and punctuation.
Each of the program's three classes should be registered for separately. Medical Terminology must be passed prior to either of the other courses.
The optional review course for the Certified Professional Coder Exam (OSC-3030C3) prepares students for the certification examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders.
Industry-recognized credential: Certified Professional Biller (CPB) – AAPC exam by American Academy of Professional Coders or Dual CPC and CPB Certification – AAPC
Complete in: 12 months or less
Financial assistance available
Don't have enough money to pay for a course? Wake Tech's Propel program offers scholarships that cover the cost of registration and fees.
NOTE: The Propel Scholarship Application is currently closed and will reopen July 1.
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Medical Billing and Coding Courses
Medical Terminology
Course Objectives
Identify the four types of word parts used in forming medical terms
Identify medical terms related to diseases, disorders and other medical conditions
Describe the structural organization of the human body
Identify the body systems
Describe the body planes, directional terms, quadrants and body cavities
List the major organs in each body system and identify the anatomical location of the organs
Compare structure and function of the human body across the lifespan
Describe the normal function of each body system
Identify common pathology related to each body system, including signs, symptoms and etiology
Analyze pathology for each body system, including diagnostic measures and treatment modalities
Outline of Instruction
The four types of word parts used in forming medical terms
Medical terms related to anatomy and physiology
Medical terms associated with radiography, nuclear medicine, other imaging techniques, pharmacology and frequently performed laboratory tests
Medical terms related to diseases, disorders and other medical conditions
Contact Hours
128
CEUs
Yes
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
MED-121, MED-122
Prerequisites
High school diploma or GED
Learning Supplies Needed
"Medical Terminology for the Health Professions, 9th ed," Ehrlich & Schroeder, Cengage, ISBN: 9780357513699
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Overall grade of 80% or better
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Anyone interested in entering into health care.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for MED-3235A3-Medical Terminology .
Medical Billing
Course Objectives
Identify and define the responsibilities of the Billing Specialist.
Demonstrate knowledge of the various types of insurance and entitlement programs.
Understand claim submission guidelines and processes.
Understand HIPAA and the importance of it's implementation.
Outline of Instruction
The responsibilities of the Billing Specialist.
The various types of insurance and entitlement programs.
Claim submission guidelines and processes.
HIPAA and the importance of it's implementation.
Contact Hours
128
CEUs
Yes
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Professional Biller (CPB) - AAPC or Dual CPC and CPB Certification - AAPC
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Once you have completed Medical Billing, you are equipped to test for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) - AAPC exam, a credential most requested for this high-demand occupation. You may continue to Medical Coding and be equipped to test for the Dual CPC and CPB Certification - AAPC or Certified Professional Coder (CPC) - AAPC.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Medical Terminology
Learning Supplies Needed
Medical Insurance a Revenue Cycle Process Approach w/ Connect Access Card (bundle), 9th edition; Valerius, Bayes, Newby & Blochowiak; McGraw Hill; ISBN 9781266325557
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
None
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Overall grade of 80 or better
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Must complete a Medical Billing course
Intended Audience
Persons wanting to obtain billing certification.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
billing clerk
billing specialist
healthcare biller
biller
Certified Professional Biller
Related Courses
MED-3235A3
Course Contact Information
Allied Health Office https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for OST-3150B3-Medical Billing .
Medical Coding
Course Objectives
Explain the importance of medical coding to reimbursement and the billing cycle
Identify all aspects of HIPAA
Demonstrate knowledge of the ICD-10-CM manual and locate diagnosis codes after abstracting key information from the medical record
Demonstrate knowledge of CPT evaluation and management and locate correct codes from the CPT manual
Demonstrate knowledge of the CPT/HCPCS manuals and locate procedure codes after abstracting key information from the medical record
Apply the coding conventions and guidelines, identify the correct process for selecting codes and analyze the types of coding errors to avoid
Outline of Instruction
Medical Coding, Reimbursement and the Billing Cycle
HIPAA
ICD-10-CM Diagnosis Coding
CPT & HCPCS Procedure Coding
Coding Guidelines
Contact Hours
128
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) by AAPC (American Academy of Professional Coders)
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
This course prepares you for entry-level medical coding positions and to take the CPC exam.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Medical Terminology
Medical Billing (recommended)
Learning Supplies Needed
Textbooks will be listed in the section details.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Overall class average of 80% or better
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
Completion of a coding course
Intended Audience
Health care professionals wanting to obtain coding certification or those without health care experience who want to enter this field and obtain certification.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Allied Health Office https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for OST-3150A3-Medical Coding .
CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Exam Review
Course Objectives
Review the structure, function, terminology, pathophysiology and abbreviations of all body systems
Apply appropriate coding conventions and guidelines; identify the correct process for selecting codes and analyze the types of coding errors to avoid
Demonstrate coding ability by appropriately assigning ICD-10-CM diagnosis codes
Demonstrate coding ability by appropriately assigning CPT ad HCPCS procedure codes
Demonstrate coding ability by completing assigned practice exercises
Write a personal plan for preparation for a certification examination
Outline of Instruction
Introductions/Success Strategies
Coding Basics Review
Anatomy and Medical Terminology Review
Diagnostic Coding Guidelines
Coding Practice
Anesthesia Coding
Coding Exam Strategies Research and Discussion
CPT-Procedure Coding & HCPCS Coding
Coding Practice
Surgery Coding
CPT Modifiers & Evaluation and Management Codes
Radiology Coding
Pathology Coding
Medicine Coding
Contact Hours
48
CEUs
Yes
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Website
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
Expertise in reviewing and assigning accurate medical codes for diagnoses, procedures and services performed by physicians and other qualified health care providers in the medical office or facility setting.
Proficiency across a range of services, including evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology and medicine.
A sound knowledge of medical coding guidelines and regulations, including compliance and reimbursement, allowing a CPC to better handle issues such as medical necessity, claims, denials, bundling issues and charge capture.
Understanding of how to integrate medical coding and payment policy changes into a practice's reimbursement processes.
Knowledge of anatomy, physiology and medical terminology necessary to correctly code provider diagnosis and services.
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
Medical Terminology, Healthcare Coding
Learning Supplies Needed
Current coding review textbook and coding reference books (CPT, ICD-10-CM, HCPCS Level II)
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
90% attendance
Final Grade of 80% or better
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
The following are prerequisites for this class and must be successfully completed prior to registration: Medical Terminology, Medical Coding or other recognized outpatient coding course, including CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM, or on- the-job experience selecting codes from coding manuals, including CPT, HCPCS and ICD-10-CM.
Medical Billing is also highly recommended.
Intended Audience
Health care professionals who have coding experience and students who have completed the Workforce Development Medical Billing & Coding program or other coding program and would like more practice as they prepare to take the CPC exam.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
Medical coder, medical biller
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
Medical billers and coders fall under the occupational profile for Medical Records and Health Information Technicians. In Wake County, there is a medium demand, according to NCWorks Online, and the Triangle area has one of the highest distributions of job opening in the state.
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Medical biller
Medical coder
Related Courses
NUR-3235E3
MED-3030V3
MED-3030W3
Course Contact Information
Health Science Non-Degree Programs https://cehealth.waketech.edu
919-747-0140
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech’s Notify Me service
for OST-3150D3-CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Exam Review
.
Medical Coding and Billing (Voucher Included)
This Medical Billing and Coding course prepares you for success as you learn about legal, ethical and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements. Learn all phases of the revenue cycle, from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement and collections.
Course Objectives
Learn the foundations of a medical vocabulary to help you better understand the contents of a patient's medical records
Learn the foundations to understand notes from practicing physicians
Learned current medical coding standards to be successful within the industry
Learn how to assign numeric codes to each procedure that appears in a patient's medical record, so that payment can be rendered quickly and correctly
Outline of Instruction
Medical Terminology
Medical Billing and Coding
Contact Hours
370
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) (AAPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA) (AHIMA), Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) (NHA)
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
N/A
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Mac: macOS 12 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Microsoft Word or equivalent (not included with enrollment)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment.
The following digital textbook for the Medical Terminology course is accessed via links in the course lessons: "Comprehensive Medical Terminology for Health Professions, 1st Edition"
The following digital textbooks for Medical Billing and Coding are accessed via links in the course lessons: "Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement," by Michelle A. Green, "Accompanying Workbook: Understanding Health Insurance: A Guide to Billing and Reimbursement"
The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment in Medical Billing and Coding: "ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians," "CPT Professional," and "HCPCS Level II Professional."
Choice of study guide/voucher package upon course completion: Certified Professional Coder, CPC (AAPC): AAPC Membership, CPC Online Review Course, CPC Study Guide Bundle, Practice Exam Bundle, Practicode CPC-A Practicum, CPC Exam Voucher (2 exam attempts) and Codify Student (free upgrade to Codify Basic)
Certified Coding Associate, CCA (AHIMA): AHIMA Student Membership, CCA Study Guide and CCA Exam Voucher
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist, CBCS (NHA): CBCS Study Guide, CBCS Practice Test, and CBCS Exam Voucher
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
85% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
This course prepares you to sit for three medical billing and coding certifications. You can select which one is right for you after successfully completing your course:
Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) -- AAPC's CPC certification is the gold standard in medical coding and represents world-class expertise that is highly sought and well-compensated by medical organizations across the country. Once the CPC designation is achieved, your AAPC Membership (included) is required to be renewed annually, and 36 continuing education units (CEUs) must be submitted every two years for verification and authentication of expertise.
Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) -- The CCA is an entry-level certification that indicates proficiency in medical coding in hospital and office settings.
Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) -- With the CBCS credential, you gain billing and coding skills that are essential to various medical facilities and prove to prospective employers that you have what it takes to work with patient information, prevent fraud and abuse, support coding and billing practices, submit claims and help health care providers gain maximum reimbursement for services.
Intended Audience
This course is intended for individuals in the medical profession.
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
No active courses available at this time.
To be notified when this course becomes available, please use
Wake Tech’s Notify Me service
for SEF-3001APG-Medical Coding and Billing (Voucher Included)
.
ICD-10 Medical Coding
Course Objectives
Understand the structure of an ICD-10-CM code
Navigate the layout of the ICD-10-CM coding manual
Identify and apply the steps required for code diagnoses and procedures using the ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS coding manuals
Describe the layout and guidelines of the ICD-10-PCS
Identify the characters that make up an ICD-10-PCS code and identify each character's purpose
Outline of Instruction
Introduction to the ICD-10 Code Sets
Structure, Conventions, Guidelines and Coding Steps
Diseases, Disorders and Cancers of Endocrine, Nutritional and Metabolic
Diseases and Disorders of the Upper Body Systems
Diseases of the Skin, Genitourinary and Musculoskeletal System
Conditions Existing in Pregnancy, Childbirth and Newborns
Symptoms and Signs of Injury, Poisoning and Impairment
Contact Hours
200
CEUs
No
Industry Standard, State or National Certification
Certification
None
Website
None
Certification Learning Outcomes/Requirements
CE or CU Articulation
No
Prerequisites
In order to take this course, you should have some knowledge of medical terminology. Education in anatomy and physiology is strongly recommended, but not required.
This course is for anyone in the health care industry who wants to master medical coding in general and/or ICD-10 medical coding specifically. Coding experience is not required.
Learning Supplies Needed
Hardware requirements:
This course can be taken on either a PC, a Mac or a Chromebook.
Software requirements:
PC: Windows 8 or later
Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox is preferred. Microsoft Edge is also compatible.
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
Other:
Email capabilities and access to a personal email account
Instructional material requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. The following textbooks will be shipped to you approximately seven to 10 business days after enrollment: "Understanding ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS: A Worktext," "ICD-10-CM Expert for Hospitals with Guidelines," and "ICD-10-PCS Expert."
NOTE: You will receive a digital book if the physical book is on backorder.
The course includes the current year of coding books, and you are responsible for purchasing your updated coding books from year to year.
Clinical Site/Special Facilities
N/A
Requirements for Successful Completion
80% attendance
Accreditation/Special Approval Requirements
N/A
Intended Audience
Specific Industry or Business Support Needs
N/A
Wake County Need for Industry Positions
N/A
Industry or Job Titles Related to Training Outcomes for Employment
Related Courses
Course Contact Information
Non-Credit Online Learning https://ceonline.waketech.edu
919-532-5847
[email protected]
| Details | Section | Date(s) | Location | Price | Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 329821 | 07/06/26 - 01/06/27 | Online | 2013.00 | 20 | Register |
If you would like to be notified when additional sections become available, please use Wake Tech’s Notify Me service for SEF-7986G-ICD-10 Medical Coding .
