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ONLINE - Self Paced Medical Billing & Coding Certification

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania | Lackawanna College | ID: 168582

Overview

501 VINE ST SCRANTON, Pennsylvania 18509-3206
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Admissions Office:
570-504-1586
Distance Learning
ONLINE - Self Paced Medical Billing & Coding Certification
Employment Skill Gain
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
$7,500.00 - $7,500.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Lackawanna College is approved by the Pennsylvania State Department of Education to grant degrees and is accredited by the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools.

Program Description

This program provides the skills needed to enter one of the fastest-growing fields in allied health. Gain hands-on, practical experience working with the main coding manuals in the field, the ICD-10-CM and the CPT. You will also master the legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field. Upon completion, you will be ready to begin your career in an entry-level position. Students will also be prepared to take the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification exam offered by National Health Career Association (NHA). This course will provide you with key information about medical terminology systems. 
With the Medical Coding component, you will gain additional skills as a medical coding specialist including experience with the main coding manuals in the field. You will also be introduced to the new ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding system as you master the legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts that are central to this field. 

Skills & Competencies

Medical Terminology, Medical Billing, ICD 10 Coding, CPT Coding.  National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist

Additional Information

  • Combination of Education and Course Prerequisites
  • 15 hours/52 weeks
  • 439061 - Office Clerks, General
  • 07/31/2024
  • Full Time, Online

Service Costs

7,500.00
7,500.00

Performance Measures

Of those individuals who completed this course/program,
100% earned a post-secondary credential.
100% were employed within six months after completing training.

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