Medical Billing and Coding

In our Medical Billing and Coding program, you’ll learn to translate medical diagnoses, procedures, and treatments into standardized codes for insurance claims and medical records. You’ll study coding systems, billing practices, insurance regulations, and healthcare laws. This program prepares you for a career handling the administrative side of healthcare, ensuring accurate billing and reimbursement processes.

Our Medical Billing and Coding program includes:

Medical Billing and Coding (CC)

Medical Billing and Coding is the process of translating medical diagnoses, procedures, and treatments into standardized codes for insurance claims, medical records, and billing purposes. Medical billers and coders work with healthcare providers, insurance companies, and patients to ensure proper billing, reimbursement, and compliance with regulations. They play a crucial role in maintaining accurate financial records and facilitating the flow of payment in healthcare settings.

Choosing Medical Billing and Coding as a profession offers a stable and rewarding career in the ever-growing healthcare industry. As the demand for healthcare services continues to increase, so does the need for skilled professionals to manage billing and coding. This field provides job security, opportunities for advancement, and the flexibility to work in various healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and even remotely. Additionally, medical billing and coding professionals can specialize in certain areas, such as oncology or pediatrics, for even more career growth.

High demand for medical billers and coders in healthcare industries
Opportunities for advancement and specialization in various medical fields
Job stability and flexibility, including remote work options
Competitive salary with a relatively short training period

Medical Billing and Coding is a vital profession in healthcare that offers job stability, career flexibility, and opportunities for specialization, making it a rewarding and in-demand career.

What’s distinctive about our Medical Billing and Coding program?

You’ll be prepared to take certification exams. (The cost of the Certification Exams (CPC and CPB) is not covered by the cost of tuition. Students are responsible for paying for their Certification Exams and all other related fees.)
The program is entirely online.
You’ll have flexibility in your scheduling. You can attend part-time (5 semesters) or full-time (3 semesters) and progress through the program at your own pace.

Medical Billing and Coding Program Details

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Medical Billing and Coding, Certificate of Completion	In District	Out of District
Tuition and Fees	6,896	10,496
Textbooks	2,254	2,254
Miscellaneous Expenses	350	350
Total	9,500	13,100

Please Note
*All costs listed are estimated and are subject to change at any time. Students will receive final costs at the time of course registration each semester.

Kirtland’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate program prepares students to sit for the following exams:

The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) offers CPC (Certified Professional Coder) Certification and CPB (Certified Professional Biller) Certification.
The American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) offers the CCA (Certified Coding Associate) Certification, the CCS (Certified Coding Specialist), and the CCS-P (Certified Coding Specialist-Physician-based) Certification.

**The cost of the Certification Exams is not covered by the cost of tuition. Students are responsible for paying for their Certification Exams and all other related fees.

Although AAPC and AHIMA may not require specific courses to sit for the exams, both organizations highly recommend core foundational courses to better prepare candidates. Additionally, for coding specialist credentials (CCS or CCS-P), it is also recommended that candidates have at least one year of direct coding experience.

Kirtland’s Medical Billing and Coding program helps you gain the knowledge and helps you prepare for taking exams offered by AAPC and AHIMA.

At the end of the program students will be able to:

Apply and evaluate principles and applications of clinical data content, structure, and standards
Analyze and interpret health information protection policies and regulations
Utilize and explain electronic health technologies and resources for system implementation
Apply and evaluate internal and external revenue and reimbursement policies, methodologies, and systems
Analyze and evaluate healthcare regulatory standards and collaborations for integration and compliance
Identify leadership strategies and apply to quality improvement, workflows and project management within the healthcare industry

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