Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology GES 124 » 300 hours
The Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) will give you the skills you need to find the job you are looking for as a Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder, and/or Medical Office Manager.
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing or coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the national certification exam.
The medical industry is experiencing a tremendous demand for individuals with knowledge of medical office operations, which includes diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance forms processing. According to the American Medical Association, there are more than 1.2 million Medical Billers and Coders in the United States. This profession is listed as one of the fastest growing professions in allied health.
The Medical Billing and Coding program will give you the skills you need to be competitive in the healthcare market, as well as the credentials through certification to prove your qualifications.
In addition to the skills already mentioned, the MBC course includes legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts – including HIPAA compliance requirements, industry - specific techniques for filing insurance, and performing diagnostic and procedural coding tasks.
The Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology program will give students both the complete MBC program plus a 60 hour Medical Terminology course!
The Medical Terminology course provides 60 hours of terminology training in the following modules.
- Learning Medical Terminology
- The Body as a Whole
- The Integumentary System
- The Musculoskeletal System
- The Respiratory System
- The Cardiovascular System
- The Digestive System
- The Urinary System
- The Nervous System
- The Endocrine System
- The Sensory System
- The Hematic, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems
- The Female Reproductive System
- The Male Reproductive System
Upon registering, you are given an initial six months to complete the program. Should you need more time, you may request a six-month extension at no additional charge.