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Medical Billing and Coding

Overview

Classification Of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.0713 (Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder)

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 43-9041.01 (Insurance Claims Clerks), 43-9041.02 (Insurance Policy Processing Clerks), 43-6013.00 (Medical Secretaries), 43-4021.00 (Correspondence Clerks)

Quarter Credits: 50.5

In Class Clock Hours: 780

Outside Hours: N/A

Total Hours: 780

Method of Delivery: Blended

Number of Weeks: 36*

*Weeks May Be Extended Depending On Holiday Schedules

Career Training Objective

The Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as an entry level medical biller and/or medical coder in a medical office, clinic, health maintenance organization (HMO), other health care setting, insurance company, or independent billing company.

In this program, students will develop their knowledge and skills within a blended model of education. Preparing students for the real-life experience of health care data delivery systems, students will engage in on-line learning, as well as lab and computer software applications. Students will become familiar with, and able to use industry related reference materials such as the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-CM), and Health Care Procedures Coding Systems (HCPCS).

The Medical Billing and Coding program is divided into seven, 80-hour modules. The seven modules satisfy both industry-related prerequisites and execution of coding applications. The Medical Billing and Coding externship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field and alongside working professionals. This experience is designed to help students prepare for a successful transition into their career as a medical biller and/or medical coder.

Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma.

Instructional Equipment

Billing and Coding References: CPT, ICD-CM, and HCPCS Manuals
Medical Office Software
Word Processing Software
Medical Claims Software
Textbook and E-Text Materials
On-line Course Material
Lab Equipment

Program Outline

Program Locations: Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario

Required Courses

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Clinical Hours	Quarter Credits
MBC101	Medical Office Procedures ^‡	80	0	6.0
MBC201	Claims Processing ^‡	80	0	6.0
MBC301	Hospital Billing and Coding ^‡	80	0	6.0
MBC401	Medical Law and Ethics ^‡	80	0	6.0
MBC501	Reimbursement and Collections Methods ^‡	80	0	6.0
MBC601	State and Government Health Plans ^‡	80	0	6.0
MBC701	Managed Care and Private Health Plans ^‡	80	0	6.0
EXT-MBC	Externship ^§	220	200	8.5
	Totals	780	200	50.5

Course Number: MBC101
Title	Medical Office Procedures ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MBC201
Title	Claims Processing ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MBC301
Title	Hospital Billing and Coding ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MBC401
Title	Medical Law and Ethics ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MBC501
Title	Reimbursement and Collections Methods ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MBC601
Title	State and Government Health Plans ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MBC701
Title	Managed Care and Private Health Plans ^‡
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: EXT-MBC
Title	Externship ^§
Clock Hours	220
Clinical Hours	200
Quarter Credits	8.5
TOTALS
Clock Hours	780
Clinical Hours	200
Quarter Credits	50.5

^‡ Courses offered in a blended format, a combination of online and on ground.
^§ Courses offered on ground.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 50.5

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