Medical Billing & Coding
On-Campus Certification Course from University of Central Missouri
Program Description
Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the healthcare industry today! The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other healthcare providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement.
This billing and coding program offers the skills needed to perform complex coding and billing procedures. The program covers: CPT (Introduction, Guidelines, Evaluation and Management), specialty fields (such as surgery, radiology and laboratory), the ICD-10 for both diagnosis and procedure coding, and basic claims processes for insurance reimbursements. This billing and coding program delivers the skills learners need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement.
After completing this program, learners will be able to:
- Build medical terms using word parts
- Interpret medical terms
- Describe the various medical specialties
- Recognize medical terms associated with various body systems
- Demonstrate the interconnectedness of body structures
- Communicate effectively in a professional healthcare environment
- Identify the important role of a medical coder in upholding ethical billing practices and in obtaining reimbursement for healthcare services
- Correctly use the ICD-10-CM for diagnostic coding
- Correctly use CPT codes for coding medical procedures
- Apply national and local HCPCS codes and modifiers
- Explain the purpose and use of ICD-10-PCS codes
As part of this program, Learners will complete the following hands-on labs and activities:
- Comparison of Medical Insurance and Reimbursement Methods
- Legal and HIPAA Aspects of Medical Insurance Billing and Coding
- Understanding ICD-10-CM Terminology, Organization, and Proper Use
- ICD-10-CM Outpatient Coding and Reporting Guidelines
- Coding with ICD-10-CM
- Understanding CPT Terminology, Organization, and Proper Use
- Understanding HCPCS Terminology, Organization, and Proper Use
- Understanding CPT Modifiers
- Coding CPT Evaluation and Management (E/M) Services
- Coding CPT for Anesthesia
- Coding CPT for Surgical
- Coding CPT for the Integumentary System
- Coding CPT for the Musculoskeletal System
- Coding CPT for the Respiration System
- Coding CPT for the Cardiovascular System
- Coding CPT Hemic, Lymphatic, Mediastinum, and Diaphragm
- Coding CPT for the Digestive System
- Coding CPT for the Urinary and Male Genital System
- Coding CPT for Reproductive, Intersex Surgery, and Female Genital Systems
- Coding the Endocrine and Nervous System
- Coding CPT for the Eye, Ocular Adnexa, Auditory, and Operating Microscope System
- Coding CPT Radiology
- Coding CPT Pathology/Laboratory
Certification Opportunities
After completing this program, learners will have the opportunity to take the leading national/industry-recognized certification exam(s) essential to entry-level employment in this fast-growing field.
Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services
If you enroll and successfully complete this program you will have guaranteed access to our Ready to Work (RTW) Job and Externship Placement Services at no additional cost. Ready to Work (RTW) provides comprehensive career support services including: resume building, employer outreach, and individualized placement guidance.
Our RTW Job Placement Recruiters actively work with employers to place students in local employment opportunities on a daily basis.
However, if you choose the RTW Externship Placement (as opposed to Job Placement), please note the following requirements:- Drug Screen and Background Checks are Required: Must be completed prior to externship placement.
- Weekday Externship Availability Required: You must be available Monday through Friday, between 7am – 5pm for a minimum of 4 hours per day. You may attend 2, 3, 4 or 5 days per week.
- Evening and Weekend Externships Are NOT Available: Except for certain Pharmacy Technician externship placements which may have evening and weekend opportunities.
- Externship Must be Completed On-Site at the Employer Facility - Remote Externships Are Not Available: Except for certain limited remote Medical Billing & Coding (MBC) externships which may be completed remotely.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
Program Details
- On-Campus Program
- 80-Hour Schedule
- Hands-On Labs
- All Course Materials
- Laptops Available
- National Certification Opportunity
- Certificate of Completion
- Job & Externship Opportunities