Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)


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Students learn to process patient data for the proper assignment of ICD-10 coding and to prepare and process health insurance claims for reimbursement while preparing for certification.

As a CBCS, you may perform some or all of the following tasks:
  • Gather/review essential patient information.
  • Verify required documentation before patient information is released.
  • Prevent fraud/abuse by auditing billing.
  • Support coding and billing process.
  • Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures.
  • Submit claims for reimbursement.
  • Coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement.
Format: Classes meet face-to-face and live online.

Length: 112 Course Hours

Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and Basic Computer Skills
 
Potential Certifications: Upon successful completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association’s Certified Billing and Coding Specialist exam.

Tuition: $3,099 Full Price; $1,033 FastForward WCG Price; $0 G3 Price

Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, coding manuals, exam study guide and prep package, and exam voucher.

Employment Outcome: Billing and coding specialists have an expansive range of opportunities for employment. Skills learned through the NHA CBCS certification are essential to hospitals, physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities and even insurance companies and consulting firms.

Class Details

32 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue.  
  Weekly - Thu.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  Frith Building
  Zoom Meeting.

Instructor : Monique Ward 

 

Notice

Please read:  Virginia residents are eligible for WCG funding, which covers two thirds of tuition for FastForward training programs. Additional funding may also be available to help pay the remaining one third. This class is designed to guide you through the process of determining your funding eligibility.

Tuition: 

$3,099.00


Registration Closes On
Sunday, July 19, 2026 @ 11:59 PM

Schedule Information

Skip dates: (No class on 11/26/2026)

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s) Instructional Method
8/11/2026 - 12/1/2026 Weekly - Tue 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Martinsville, Frith Building  Map Monique Ward  Lecture
8/13/2026 - 11/26/2026 Weekly - Thu 06:00 PM - 09:30 PM Martinsville, Zoom Meeting  Map Monique Ward  Lecture