The Billing and Coding Specialist online program provides students with a Certificate of Completion following graduation. Students will gain a solid foundation in the critical skills needed in healthcare billing and coding practices. Successful graduates will be well-prepared to enter into an entry-level healthcare field in the medical setting for both physician-based and hospital/facility billing and coding. Graduates of the program will be provided with technological competencies, interpersonal strategies, and understanding of the value and importance of correct billing and coding to be a successful professional in the field. They will be prepared to take Practice Management Institute's examination for either the Certified Medical Coder (CMC) or the Certified Medical Insurance Specialist (CMIS).
This
course is designed to introduce the student to the basics of medical insurance,
including medical terminology, human anatomy, government programs, and general
insurance procedures. Upon completion of this curriculum, the student will be
able to successfully:
Prerequisites: High school diploma or GED, in addition to basic computer knowledge.
Required
Text:
A textbook list will be issued after all required paperwork is completed and the
registration fee paid.
Course Descriptions:
MBC 120 Medical Terminology for Coding 12 lessons
This course will provide students with a foundation to recognize medical terms using the four word part approach (prefixes, word roots,
suffixes, combining vowels). The student will learn and master the terminology common to diseases, diagnoses and treatment within the
medical field as related to health care delivery. Prerequisite: None.
MBC 130 Anatomy & Physiology for Coding 12 lessons
This course provides understanding and organization of the human body with emphasis on the clinical and pathological conditions of all
body systems. Students will learn the vocabulary of medical terminology as it relates to anatomy and physiology of the body. The dialogue with
the physician and other medical staff using proper terminology is explored, especially as it will relate to the work in billing and coding.
Prerequisite: None.
MBC 140 Billing & Coding Introduction 16 lessons
This course provides the student with in depth ICD-9-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding instruction. Reimbursement issues and coding for medical
necessity are included. Students will gain extensive practice using coding books to classify diagnosis and procedures in the medical settings.
Prerequisite: MBC120 or MBC130 or equivalent courses.
MBC 150 Advance Billing & Coding 16 lessons
This is an advance course continuing with the study of billing and coding processes in the physician and hospital/facility medical setting utilizing
ICD-9-CM, CPT, HCPCS and DRG coding systems. Students will also learn about medical ethics, coding compliance and guidelines as it
relates to coding for medical necessity. Prerequisite: MBC120, MBC130 or equivalent courses.
MBC 170 Electronic Claims Processing 8 lessons
This course provides students the working knowledge needed for electronic claims processing and Electronic Health Records. The student will
learn the preparation of electronic commercial insurance and government claims forms along with instructions and billing experience in private and government insurance carriers such as: Medicare/Medicaid, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, PPO's, HMO's, and Worker's Compensation.
Prerequisite: MBC120, MBC130 or equivalent courses.
Certification
A certification exam for Certified Medical Insurance Specialist or Certified Medical Coder (CMC) is made available to those students who have
achieved a minimum score of 70% in all required modules. More details will be available prior to registering for examination.
Fees
Call or email our office for more details about tuition and start dates.
Funding
Approved for Texas Workforce Commission (WIA), State Wide Funding and Department of Assistive and Rehabilitative Services (DARS).
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