Certified Billing and Coding Specialist

 


This program is designed to prepare medical billing and coding students for certification and to process patient data for the proper assignment of ICD-10 coding and to prepare and process health insurance claims for reimbursement. 

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.

Program Components:

• Student Orientation
• Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
• Job Readiness
• NHA CBCS Exam

Prerequisite: High School Diploma or GED / high school equivalency.
 
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, administered by P&HCC.

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

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Supplies and Fees: Tuition includes cost of textbook, coding manuals, exam prep package and registration fee, and a $50 credential attainment incentive.

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.