Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

CBCS

Description

This training provides an overview of the medical terminology used in a medical office, starting with the basics of anatomy, including the human body and its skeletal, pulmonary, digestive, cardiovascular, and reproductive systems, and an introduction to health insurance. In addition, it covers a systematic linking and coding of procedures and services used in outpatient settings. Students will learn about office procedures and billing, including scheduling patients for laboratory, surgical, and testing procedures, completing patient charts, and accounting practices using state-of-the-art medical software.

Requirements

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) testing requires a high school diploma or equivalent.

Number of Hours

182 Hours

Credential

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CBCS Certified Billing and Coding Specialists License

Tuition and Fees

$1200 Tuition / $25 Registration Fee*

*fees are subject to change

Other Costs Associated

$125 Exam Fee / $434.25 Textbooks*

*costs are subject to change

Industry Insight

Employment of Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialists is projected to grow 8.5% from now through to 2034, much faster than the average for all occupations. The average pay for a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist in New York City is $26.83/hr or $55,807/year. (Lightcast)
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