Medical Billing and Coding

This program will prepare students to take the National Certified Professional Coding Exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders. The goal of the Medical Billing and Coding program is to help students develop basic skills for entry-level positions that will allow them growth and movement into higher level job opportunities in hospitals, nursing facilities, and clinics. Medical billing and coding specialists must be self-motivated and flexible in order to meet the complex demands in the day-to-day preparation of health insurance claims, examination of coverage issues, billing/collection efforts and mandated documentation.

MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
UCAT CERTIFICATE OF COMPLETION

Core Courses (1260 Hours Required)
Medical Terminology 60
Medical Law and Ethics 60
Anatomy & Physiology 120
Business English 90
First Aid/CPR 30
Keyboarding I 60
Medical Office Administrative Procedures III 120
Psychology for the Healthcare Professional 30
Math I 60
Diagnostic Coding I 90
Procedural Coding I 90
Diagnostic and Procedural Coding II 90
Advanced Medical Coding Applications 60
Computer Literacy 90
Workplace Relations60
Medical Office Administrative Procedures I90
Medical Office Administrative Procedures II60

Elective Courses (210 Hours Required)
Customer Service 90
Quickbooks for Non-Accountants 45
Advanced Coding Simulations I 30
Advanced Coding Simulations II 30
Advanced Coding Simulations III 30
Medical Terminology II30
Fundamentals of Human Disease30
Facility Coding90
Medical Spanish30
Job Seeking Skills 30
Special Applications 1-180
Computerized Medical Office 60

Total: 1470 hours