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Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Elevate Healthcare Administration with Precision!
Program Length
58 weeks
Total Credits
37
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Kickstart Your Career in Medical Billing & Coding
The healthcare industry relies on skilled professionals in medical billing and coding to ensure that services and treatments are accurately recorded and processed for insurance reimbursement. With this program, you will prepare to play a crucial role in hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, and insurance companies by ensuring that every procedure and diagnosis is properly documented.
This program is 100% online, offering you the flexibility to study from wherever you are. Plus, you will graduate without taking on federal student loan debt, making your path to a new career in healthcare much easier.
Graduate Without Federal Student Loan Debt
A promising future awaits you in the medical billing and coding field. Want more information?
Discover the Program
The Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Diploma Program at CMVC is designed to give you a comprehensive and hands-on education in the essentials of medical billing and coding. This 58-week, 37-credit program will equip you with the skills necessary to manage and process medical billing and coding for healthcare facilities.
Throughout the program, you will develop skills like managing Electronic Health Records (EHR), mastering coding systems such as ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, and understanding legal and ethical regulations in healthcare. You’ll also learn how to process insurance claims, manage reimbursements, and ensure HIPAA and OSHA compliance.
The curriculum combines theoretical learning with practical experience using specialized billing software. This ensures that students gain real-world experience and are ready to tackle industry challenges from day one.
What You Will Learn
The program offers a detailed curriculum covering the following key topics:
- Managing Electronic Health Records (EHR) and maintaining patient information.
- Mastery of coding systems to accurately document diagnoses and procedures.
- Administrative and operational procedures in healthcare settings.
- Healthcare laws, regulations, and ensuring privacy through HIPAA compliance.
- Processing insurance claims and managing reimbursements.
- Professional development and career preparation.
Each module is designed to give you a deep, practical understanding of healthcare administration processes, ensuring you gain the necessary skills to thrive in the field.
Certification and Career Opportunities
Upon completing the program, you’ll be encouraged to take certification exams recognized nationally, including the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) from the National Health Career Association (NHA) and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). These certifications will open doors to a wide range of career opportunities.
Graduates can pursue roles such as:
- Medical Biller
- Medical Coder
- Insurance Claims Analyst
- Medical Records Specialist
Medical Billing & Coding Specialists are in demand across various healthcare sectors, including hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, insurance companies, and long-term care facilities. With the growing need for digital health records and healthcare data management, this program prepares students to meet the demand with the necessary skills and certifications.
Our Job Placement Department provides guidance and resources for students and alumni to enhance their employability. Although we cannot guarantee job placement, we are committed to helping you succeed in finding employment.
Technical Requirements for Online Courses
To complete the program smoothly, you will need a computer with an updated operating system (Windows 10 or Mac OS X 10.7+), stable internet access, and a modern browser with cookies enabled. Additionally, we recommend having word processing software like Microsoft Office (available for free to CMVC students).
If you need more information about technical requirements or any other details, our admissions team is here to assist you.
Tuition and Payment Options
Tuition fees vary depending on the program. To make education more accessible, CMVC offers flexible payment plans and financial aid options. You can contact our bursar’s office to discuss payment options and find the best plan for you.
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