Medical Billing and Coding – Terminology, Anatomy & physiology
In this combination class, students will learn the basics of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology in the setting of billing and coding. The medical terminology portion will look at how medical terms are formed and their definitions; as well as common medical abbreviations. The basics of anatomy & physiology will include studying the notable organs within each of the body systems and the roles they play. This class will serve as a prerequisite to the Medical Coding and Billing class.
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Medical Billing and Coding
Certification: Professional Coder, Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
This course combines medical coding intro and advance. Upon completion should will gain knowledge of medical coding sets and their guidelines; including ICD-10-CM (diagnosis codes), CPT (provider procedural codes with modifiers), and ICD-10-PCS (facility procedural codes). Students will learn how to interpret medical documentation and assign codes accordingly, and when to query a provider regarding missing or incorrect documentation. Through this course, diagnoses, procedures/surgeries, and scenarios will become increasingly more complex in order to help students understand the complexity of real-life coding in the healthcare industry; taking into consideration coding, insurance, Medicare/Medicaid, and individual medical facility guidelines. As a result, the prerequisites listed below are a must.
This course prepares student to sit for the state examination to become certified.
Textbooks: Coding Exam 2020 (Bundle) ISBN: 9781626888814, Author: AAPC, Publisher: American Academy of Professional Coders
Prerequisites: 1-High school diploma or equivalency AND 2-Successful completion of medical terminology and anatomy & physiology courses with Medical coding courses OR employment experience in the healthcare field with exposure to coding
Medical Billing and Coding-Test prep
Credential: Professional Coder, Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
This program will prepare students for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam or the National Health careers Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist Exam (CBCS). Register and Pay online.
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For more information or to register, please contact:
Continuing Education Registration & Records Clerk
Phone: 252-940-6375
Email: continuingeducation@beaufortccc.edu