Certified Medical Billing Specialist
3 college credits available for students who successfully complete.
This comprehensive program prepares you for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB™) exam through the AAPC and to work in a medical practice, billing service, hospital billing department, or insurance company. You will understand managed care, the insurance industry, and the process of healthcare reimbursements. Gain a solid foundation in medical billing fundamentals with class time devoted to Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, ICD-10 and CPT instruction. Plenty of time is allotted for hands-on exercises which will help you to build your skills to generate accurate bills. Other topics include government insurance, resource recovery, and processing the “clean” claim as well as patient information sheets, the impact of electronic billing and resume workshops. Students will complete a practice exam and be enrolled as an AAPC member.165 HOURS
Prerequisites: Basic Computer skills and Keyboarding skills
Note: Textbooks required. Introduction letter will be emailed upon registration. 85% attendance required.
Mon & Wed, Oct 30-May 23, 6-9 pm (no class Nov 22, Dec 25, Dec 27, Jan 1 and Jan 15)
Fee and Code: $2239, XMEDG 242 (Includes 1 year AAPC 1 membership and exam fee)