Medical Coding & Billing Specialist, STC

Program Code: MCBS.S.STC • Credit Hours: 24

Description

This certificate prepares students for entry-level coding and billing positions in physician medical offices, medical insurance companies and outpatient billing services. Students will develop skills to accurately determine diagnostic and procedural code number assignments that impact medical reimbursement. Skill sets include application of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology and disease processes; processing insurance claims and reimbursement practices. The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist certificate can be completed in the traditional classroom setting or completely online or a combination of both delivery systems. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in all courses in the MCBS.STC and have a GPA of 2.0 to receive the certificate.

Career Opportunities

Employment prospects for medical coding and billing specialists are excellent throughout the nation. Career opportunities include: physician medical offices, medical insurance companies and outpatient billing services.