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.