NCHCPCS081 — Medical Billing & Coding Accel
Prerequisites: High school or GED, a clear understanding of written and spoken English Total program hours 280 28 CEU The cost includes total tuition cost as well as 3 NHA certifications and one retest Approximately cost for textbooks $650 Mercer County College Accelerated Medical Coding and Billing program is designed to help meet the demands for industry-current professionals with the knowledge and skills to pursue career opportunities in the growing healthcare industry of insurance, billing and coding. The program covers medical terminology, computerized medical billing procedures, law and ethics, electronic medical health records, office administration and medical coding. Program Objectives Prepare students for entry-level employment as Medical Coders, Billers, Claims Specialist, Medical Record Specialists, and Medical Office Assistants in physicians' offices, ambulatory centers, health care organizations, and insurance companies.Develop skills in various areas of EHR, Medical Coding ICD, CPT, HCPCS, Computerized Billing, and Medical Claims Reimbursement Procedures. Students are eligible to receive HIPAA certificate,Electronic Health Records certification, Medical Office Administration certification and Certified Medical Biller and Coder certification. This program will cover the following topics: Ø Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding Ø Electronic Health Records in Billing and Coding Sit for NHA certification Ø Medical Office Administration Sit for NHA certification Ø Medical Billing Ø Medical Coding I Ø Medical Coding II Sit for NHA certification