Medical Coding and Billing Certificate
Contact Information:
Joan Azure, Allied Health Instructor
(701) 394-3965
Allied Health Building
jazure@tm.edu
Program Type
Certificate
Estimated Time to Complete
One semester
Format
On Campus
Program Description
The Medical Coding & Billing Certificate program is to provide a quality curriculum- based training program centered in Medical Billing and Coding profession, preparing students for entry-level positions as a Certified Medical Billing Coding Specialist. Upon completion of the training program, along with the internship/hands-on experience, the student will be eligible to complete the Medical Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) certification exam administered through:
National Health career Association (NHA)
1161 Overbrook Road
Leawood, Kansas 66211
Career Outlook
A Certified Medical Billing & Coding Specialist, by academic and practical education, are qualified to assign codes for diagnoses and procedures for medical claims that are submitted for reimbursement by third party payors. This includes gathering and reviewing medical records for all legal requirements that prevent fraud and abuse. Medial Billing and Coding are essential to hospitals, physician officer, surgery center, nursing homes, home healthcare agencies, mental health and rehabilitation facilities.
Credit Hours
19 Credits
Plan of Study Grid
Semester One