Medical Billing & Coding

This 126 hour billing and coding program delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement. With the transition to ICD-10, effective as of October 1, 2015, this course will also provide training in ICD-10-CM. This course covers the following key areas and topics: An overview of healthcare & insurance industry, The organization and use of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS manuals to identify correct codes, Detailed review and practice using the alphabetic index and tabular list of the ICD-9-CM, ICD-10-CM, and practice coding examples within the CPT, Basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements, Completing common insurance forms, tracing delinquent claims, and appealing denied claims, and ICD-10-CM Overview