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If you are detail-oriented and love organizing and categorizing, consider a career as a medical coder. Being a medical billing and coding specialist involves taking medical procedures and the descriptions of injuries and diseases and converting them into numeric or alphanumeric codes. A medical facility or practice relies on accurate coding for timely payments and proper patient treatments, especially when different practitioners are involved. The Medical Billing and Coding physician-based program will prepare you for this vital role as a medical biller and medical coder in a physician’s office, hospital, or medical treatment facility — such as a surgery center or outpatient clinic. As well as learning to bill and code accurately, you will become familiar with health information technology and compliance standards. You will also learn anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, and medical terminology as they apply to medical billing and medical coding. After graduating from the program, you will be eligible to take a national certification exam for medical billing, medical coding, or both. The need for competent medical billers and medical coders continues to grow. Take the first step toward a new and rewarding career as a coding specialist by enrolling in the Medical Billing and Coding program today. Students at any Maricopa Community College may need to complete courses at more than one of our colleges. Why GateWay Community College? Instructor Meet and GreetJoin us in-person every Wednesday from 2:30 p.m. to 3:30 p.m. at SouthWest Skill Center for a chance to meet with the instructors and learn more about the program! • Check-in at the Southwest Skill Center Front Desk when
you arrive. Please click here to pre-register. The Medical Billing and Coding program at GateWay is considered an in-person clock hour program, which is a training program that provides skills for quick entry into the workforce. The clock hour programs have specific year-round start dates, and you attend classes four days a week, Monday-Thursday. The Medical Billing and Coding: Physician Based (MBC) program prepares you to enter the field of health insurance processing and coding functions. Compliance demands by federal legislation now require the electronic transmission of patient records. Healthcare industries must ensure accuracy and privacy through the skills of quality, trained Medical Billing and Coding professionals. Watch video to learn more about Medical Billing and Coding at GateWay Community College. Virtual Information SessionsMedical Billing and Coding: Physician Based If you are interested in this Healthcare program, you will be required to attend a virtual Information/Advising Session that will provide in-depth information and enrollment guidance. Information Session: Thursdays from 3 p.m. - 4 p.m. Click Here To Get Your Virtual Meeting Link Program LocationsSouthWest Skill Center Program Cost Estimate*Certificate of Competency Medical Billing and Coding: Physician Based: $4,180 | 805 hours/11 months *Months based on the program meeting 20 hours a week/4 weeks a month. Actual completion times may vary. Costs include tuition and lab fees. Amount based on current
estimates and will vary. A separate $15 Registration Fee will be charged per academic year. Credential(s) OfferedIndustry certification, Measurable skills gain Method of DeliveryHybrid or blended When offeredDaytime Hours, Evening Hours Instructional Program (CIP)Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller. 510714 DescriptionA. Course
Objective: Competencies to be achieved: Certificate of Achievement B. Total Cost of Program: C. List of Books: D. List of Supplies: E. WIOA Contact: F. Direct Website link to the program: www.carrington.edu H. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website): Please review the Academic Catalog on www.carrington.edu I. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) • Stackable: Yes. • Portable: Yes. Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, Western Association of Schools and Colleges ACCJC/WASC www.accjc.org Arizona campuses are licensed by the Arizona State Board for Private Postsecondary Education. Inquiries • Accredited Curriculum: DetailsProgram Length (Weeks)36 Hours750 Entrance RequirementsHigh School Diploma or Equivalent SchoolCarrington College - Tucson (formerly Apollo College) WIOA Approved ProgramYes Curriculum Competency Basedyes Training Location(s)201 N. Bonita Avenue, Suite 101, Tucson AZ Local WIB6 - Pima County Workforce Investment Board Type of Attainment:Certificate of Achievement Name of CredentialCertificate of Achievement Type of financial aid offered or have access toPell Grant, SEOG. Federal Direct Loan Refund Policyrefer to program synopsis or academic catalog Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?Yes - ACCJC, WASC Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?No Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?No Cost ItemsTesting/Exam Fees$115.00 CBCS(NHA) Graduation Fees$25.00 cap and gown included In-State/District Tuition$12,128.20 program cost Out-of-State/District Tuition$12,128.20 program cost Total In-State Program Cost$12,268.20 Total Out-of-State Program Cost$12,268.20 Demand Occupation(s)43-6013.00Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants $12.65 per hour 29-2072.00Medical Records Specialists $12.50 per hour Last UpdatedJul 15, 2022 CreatedFeb 16, 2012 RenewalJul 15, 2024 Which certification is best for medical billing and coding?Certified Professional Coder (CPC)
Offered by the AAPC, the CPC certification is the most popular in the medical coding field. It covers multiple aspects of the profession, including procedure codes for coding and billing for medical claims in a physician's office.
How much do medical coders make in Arizona?Medical Coder in Phoenix, AZ Area Salaries. How long does it take to learn coding and billing?In most cases, it takes between one and three years to become a medical biller and coder. Earning a medical billing and coding certification can take up to one year, while earning an associate degree can take up to three years.
How do I become a medical biller and coder in Arizona?How to Become a Medical Biller and Coder in California. Choose a Medical Billing and Coding Training Program. ... . Complete the Billing and Coding Program. ... . Pass the Certification Exam. ... . Apply for Jobs and Start Your Medical Billing and Coding Career.. |