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Medical Billing (Effective 8/29/2023)

Locations: Ontario

Overview

Classification Of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.0714 (Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller)

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 43-9041(Insurance Claims and Policy Processing Clerks), 43-3021 (Billing and Posting Clerks), 43-6013 (Medical Secretaries and Administrative Assistants)

Quarter Credits: 43

In Class Clock Hours: 660

Outside Hours: N/A

Total Hours: 660

Method of Delivery: Blended

Number of Weeks: 29*

*Weeks May Be Extended Depending On Holiday Schedules

Career Training Objective

The Medical Billing program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as an entry level medical biller in a medical office, clinic, health maintenance organization (HMO), other health care setting, insurance company, or independent billing company.

In this program, students will develop their knowledge and skills within a fully online model of education. Preparing students for the real-life experience of health care data delivery systems, students will engage in on-line learning, as well as lab and computer software applications. Students will become familiar with, and able to use industry related reference materials such as the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD-CM), Procedural Coding System (PCS), and Health Care Procedures Coding Systems (HCPCS).

The Medical Billing program is divided into six, 80-hour modules. The six modules satisfy both industry-related prerequisites and execution of billing applications. The Medical Billing externship provides a unique opportunity to gain valuable experience in the field and alongside working professionals. This experience is designed to help students prepare for a successful transition into their career as a medical biller.

Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma.

Instructional Equipment

Billing and Coding References: CPT, ICD-CM, and HCPCS Manuals
Medical Office Software
Word Processing Software
Medical Claims Software
Textbook and E-Text Materials
On-line Course Material

Program Outline

Program Location: Ontario

Required Courses

Course Number	Title	Clock Hours	Clinical Hours	Quarter Credits
MB100	Medical Billing Procedures ^†	80	0	6.0
MB200	Claims Processing ^†	80	0	6.0
MB300	Hospital Billing ^†	80	0	6.0
MB400	Reimbursement and Denial Management ^†	80	0	6.0
MB500	Managed Care and Private Health Plans ^†	80	0	6.0
MB600	State and Government Health Plans ^†	80	0	6.0
EXTMB	Externship ^§	180	160	7.0
	Totals	660	160	43.0

Course Number: MB100
Title	Medical Billing Procedures ^†
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MB200
Title	Claims Processing ^†
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MB300
Title	Hospital Billing ^†
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MB400
Title	Reimbursement and Denial Management ^†
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MB500
Title	Managed Care and Private Health Plans ^†
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: MB600
Title	State and Government Health Plans ^†
Clock Hours	80
Clinical Hours	0
Quarter Credits	6.0
Course Number: EXTMB
Title	Externship ^§
Clock Hours	180
Clinical Hours	160
Quarter Credits	7.0
TOTALS
Clock Hours	660
Clinical Hours	160
Quarter Credits	43.0

^† Courses offered online.
^§ Courses offered on ground.

TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 43.0

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