Healthcare Billing and Coding

Prepare For The AACP/CPC Or NHA/CBCS Exam

This program prepares students to accurately locate documentation in the patient record to support the coding process and assign codes for diagnoses and procedures as well as how to submit medical charges to insurance companies and manage every aspect of the medical insurance claim process. Students will gain knowledge in reading and understanding insurance cards and fee schedules as well as how to file claims and post payments.  Students will learn medical terminology, disease processes and pharmacology, as well as ICD-10 CM and CPT coding systems. This program will prepare students for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam or the National Healthcareers Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Exam (CBCS)

Pre-Requisites

Medical Terminology (NUR 3235E3, 128 hours) is a pre-requisite and must be taken and passed prior to Healthcare Billing and Coding Part I (MED 3030V3) and/or Healthcare Billing and Coding Part II (MED 3030W3)

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.

Program Outline
This program has 3 classes:

Register for each class separately.

NUR 3235E3 Medical Terminology (128 hours) must be taken first

MED 3030V3 Healthcare Billing and Coding Part I  (120 hours)

MED 3030W3 Healthcare Billing and Coding Part II (128 hours)

Contact Hours: 376 Hours

Financial Assistance Available!

You may qualify for a scholarship through the WakeWorks Propel program!

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Optional Healthcare Billing and Coding Class:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam Review
This optional review course will prepare students for the CPC (Certified Professional Coder) certification examination administered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). 

MED 3006D3 Certified Professional Coder Exam Review (24 hours)

Industry-recognized credential: CMRS (Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist) by AMBA (American Medical Billing Association)

Complete in: 12 month or less

For non-credit student support services or to see if you qualify for financial assistance, contact the Career Pathways Program & Student Resources. 

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Course Details & Registration Information

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