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Medical Billing and Coding

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania | Institute of Medical and Business Careers | ID: 161897

Overview

133 Jefferson RD Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania 15235-3718
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Admissions Office:
855-773-0758
Online Training
Classroom Training
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma
Employment Skill Gain
Employment
Credential Skill Gain
Industry Recognized Certificate/Certification
Postsecondary Diploma
$24,400.00 - $24,400.00
Training(ETPL)

Description of Training Provider

Career School, accredited by ABHES (Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools,) offering diploma and specialized associate degrees In healthcare, dental, business, and the trades.

Program Description

IMBC’s Medical Billing and Coding program prepares the student for an entry level career as a medical billing and coding specialist. The student is given instruction in
medical terminology, office management, and coding
techniques to fully prepare for a career in a medical
facility.
Graduates will be encouraged to take an industry
certification exam through the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP). The NAHP offers a
Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist (NRCCS) exam. Many students find certification exams enhance
employment opportunities. Graduates of this program are
prepared to seek entry level employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, dental offices, nursing homes, and insurance companies.

Skills & Competencies

The student is instructed in the basic fundamentals of computer operation and gains a proficiency in the use of computer operating systems. This is integrated with courses in medical terminology, anatomy and physiology,
and medical coding to prepare the student for the
specialized nature of this field. Keyboarding I course
helps the student achieve speed and accuracy for
entering data into the computer system at forty (40) WPM.
The students will be exposed to both office and hospital
billing during their program. The proper completion, submission, and claims resolution techniques for the CMS-1500 (UB04) forms will be discussed. Students
receive hands on training utilizing Medical Billing software. This software provides the student with experience in the electronic claims submission process. The impact of major insurers on the billing process will also be
included. The influence of ever changing state and
federal legislation will round out the material presented
in both the billing and coding courses.

Additional Information

  • High School Diploma or Its Equivalent
  • 20 hours/57 weeks
  • 151151 - COMPUTER USER SUPPORT SPECIALISTS
  • 07/31/2023
  • Full Time, Daytime, Online

Service Costs

24,400.00
24,400.00

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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