Medical Billing and Coding
The Medical Billing & Coding Specialist programs provide you with all the skills you need to become a certified billing and coding. You will learn a wide variety of skills relevant to the billing and coding portions of medical practices which can be applied at many medical institutions. Our programs will prepare you for the certified billing and coding specialist exam. When you complete our program, you will be able to identify different insurance carriers and distinguish between their coverage policies. The programs will teach you the process of assigning diagnostic and procedure codes and how to submit 'clean' claims for reimbursement. Additionally, you will learn how to audit medical billing and prevent fraud and abuse. Lastly, the program provides training on how to work with healthcare providers to obtain maximum reimbursement for medical procedures performed. Student will be provided with a test schedule to take the certification exam given by the National Health Career Association.
Admission Requirements
and Responsibilities
Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age or older and have high school diploma or GED.
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Responsibilities:
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Identify major laws, regulations, and guidelines related to medical billing
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Understand various insurance types and plans, and appropriate rules for coverage determination
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Recognize ICD-10-CM, CPT, HCPCS and modifiers and how to utilize them for billing
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Accurately complete and submit health insurance claims for reimbursement
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Comprehend payment adjudication, various claim statuses, and the resubmission process will receive a certification of completion from LowCounty Medical Training Center, LLC
Tuition
Total Cost: $1,460.00
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Tuition Breakdown
Medical Billing and Coding tuition $1,200.00
NHA Exam for Certification $155.00
Billing and Coding book $105.00
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A $500 deposit is required at the time of registration. The remaining balance can be paid in full or through a convenient weekly payment plan of $53.30.
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*Please note that tuition costs are subject to change based on updates to certification fees and course materials. Tuition and associated fees must be paid in full by the week before the last week of class.
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LowCounty Medical Training Center does not have a late fee charge. If payments are not paid upon class completion, student will not be able to receive a certificate of completion, nor will the training center approve the student for certification test.
Transfer Credit
A student who has credit for previous education such as certificate of completion from another institution and/or training, must meet with Director to determine if such credit will be applied to LowCounty Medical Training Center, LLC, prior to acceptance into program. LowCounty Medical Training Center makes no claim or guarantee that credit earned will transfer to another institution.
Job Placement Assistance
LowCounty Medical Training Center does not provide job placement assistance. When the student completed a program, a completion of the certificate will be issued. This does not guarantee employment. A criminal record may prevent the student from obtaining employment.