Medical Coding and Billing
Program Description
MCB Information Sessions
- March 29, 2023 https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/84365662430 6:00pm-7:00pm
- June 14, 2023 https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/87988074001 6:00pm-7:00pm
- August 16, 2023 https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/89781348472 6:00pm-7:00pm
- October 18, 2023 https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/88412962812 6:00pm-7:00pm
- December 6, 2023 https://azwestern.zoom.us/j/86999343264 6:00pm-7:00pm
Students learn the fundamentals of medical coding and are prepared to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC®) exam from the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC). Course topics include medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology and pharmacology, computer applications in healthcare technologies, insurance plans; medical ethics; HIPAA; diagnostic and procedural coding; coding compliance and auditing; physician and hospital billing; Medicare, Medicaid, and TRICARE. Students receive training on ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS code assignments.
After completing the Medical Coding & Billing courses, students will be able to:
- Outline the typical responsibilities of a medical biller/coder, describe the personal and professional ethics required for success in this profession, and describe the career opportunities available to appropriately trained personnel.
- Describe how to build a strong base of medical terminology and use this terminology to accurately identify and describe body planes, anatomical directions, and the major structures, functions, and pathologies of all body systems.
- Describe the purpose and impact of the Healthcare Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explain how professionals can learn about changes to the laws and regulations that affect them.
- Compare and contrast the major types of government and commercial insurance health plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and Point-of-Service (POS) plans.
- Explain the purpose of medical coding and accurately code diagnoses and procedures using industry-standard coding systems published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
- Accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and medical services as part of the insurance reimbursement process.
- Summarize the life cycle of a typical insurance claim and explain the processing steps that must be completed before claims and other forms can be submitted to the insurance company.
- Describe the typical billing guidelines for inpatient
Email: medicalcb@azwestern.edu
Phone: (928) 344-7552
Degree(s) / Certificates(s)
Title | Local Bachelor's |
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Medical Coding and Billing - CERT Occupational Certificate | - |