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Jump start your career with an 8-month diploma in Medical Coding and Billing at CBT college and move one step closer to working in the healthcare industry.
The Medical Coding and Billing (MCB) program is designed to prepare graduates who are able to review, analyze, abstract and apply and use standardized medical coding systems to health data for such purposes as: billing of third party payers (government agencies and insurance companies) for reimbursement of healthcare services rendered, facilitate statistical classification for researchers, examine utilization patterns for administrators, to name a few.
Looking to take your first step into a career in the field of Health Information Technology? CBT’s 8-month Diploma in Medical Coding and Billing will give you the tools you need to get started. You will receive hands-on training as you learn the ins and outs of medical code sets and billing procedures. Upon completion of your diploma, you will be prepared to take the Coding and Billing Entry Level Certification (CBCS) conducted by NHA/ATI, as well as a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam conducted by AAPC and the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) conducted by AHIMA. Medical Coding and Billing professionals can find stable employment with government agencies, physician offices, residential care facilities, hospitals, and other medical facilities, and students can also choose to continue with the coursework toward an associate degree in Health Information Management Technology.
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Students are introduced to the structure and function of the human organ systems as an integral part of the medical field. This course is designed to provide a comprehensive understanding of the human body structures and normal functioning of each structural system, as well as what takes place when the body’s homeostasis is unbalanced..
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This course provides the student with a comprehensive training in the application of diagnostic codes from the ICD-9-CM and the ICD-10-CM Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting. This course focuses on the history, format, conventions, guidelines and appropriate assignment of codes from the ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM classification systems. Diagnostic clinical information is identified and abstracted from health records in various healthcare settings (outpatient and inpatient) and assigned the appropriate, accurate and specific ICD-9-CM and ICD-10-CM codes. This course includes supervised lab instruction of simulation practice exercises (virtual lab).
This course provides the student with a comprehensive view to the nomenclature and classification systems known as Current Procedure Terminology (CPT) and the Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS). This course concentrates on the accurate use of CPT for procedural and operative coding. This course also concentrates on the accurate use of HCPCS for Medicare’s Level II national coding used to bill for ambulance, medical and surgical supplies, durable medical equipment, etc. CPT and HCPCS procedural/operative clinical information, in addition to diagnostic clinical information, is identified and abstracted from health records and assigned the appropriate, accurate and specific procedural/operative and diagnostic codes for third party billing. This course includes supervised lab instruction of simulation practice exercises (virtual lab).
This course introduces the major types of medical insurance, payers, and regulators, as well as the medical billing cycle including HIPAA/HITECH Privacy, Security, and Electronic Health Care Transactions, Code Sets, and Breach Notification Rules. The class will provide students with the knowledge in correct coding procedures, using coding references, complying with proper linkage guidelines, general procedures for calculating reimbursement, how to bill compliantly, and preparing and transmitting claims.
This course will provide a structured plan of preparation which emphasizes the acquisition of test taking skills and critical thinking abilities to successfully pass a medical coding & billing certification exam conducted by a recognized national certifying association organization. This dynamic review course has been designed to review with students for relevant topics according to organization guidelines and specification on exam domains and percentage of questions to be questioned on certification exam. The class also includes exam questions practicum with rationales.
This course introduces medical elements and their applications to body systems and medical specialties. The student will be introduced to medical terms, including suffixes, roots, prefixes and anatomical terms. The basic body components will also be introduced and associated with the proper terminology. These terms will be applied to common medical specialties.
student success skills is a course designed to help students succeed in college by providing them with a foundation for gaining the skills and demeanor necessary to be a successful college student. Students will learn how they learn, and pay special attention to cultural, and socio-economic factors that impact student success. The student will learn strategies that may allow them to overcome their cultural, socio-economic and/ or learning challenges
This course explores the process of thinking critically and guides students in thinking more clearly, insightfully and effectively. Concrete examples from students’ experience and contemporary issues help students develop the abilities to solve problems, analyze issues, and make informed decisions in their academic, career and personal lives. Substantive readings, structured writing assignments and ongoing discussions help student develop language skills while fostering sophisticated thinking abilities.
This course will provide a clear and comprehensive information about all aspects of the health information including the electronic health records, content of patient records (acute, outpatient and alternate care settings), records storage and circulation, numbering and filing systems, indexes, registers, health data collection, legal aspects, and coding and reimbursement. Special emphasis is placed on differences associated with record- keeping practices in hospitals, ambulatory care facilities, and physician’s offices.
Graduates of the Medical Coding and Billing diploma program at CBT will be prepared for a successful career as a medical coder and biller. They will be able to review documentation received from healthcare practitioners and to translate that information into standardized numerical codes.
The medical coding and billing diploma program at our Cutler Bay campuses will prepare you for the Coding and Billing Entry Level Certification (CBCS) conducted by NHA/ATI. In addition, students who have graduated from our Coding and Billing program are prepared and eligible to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam conducted by AAPC and the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) conducted by AHIMA. Get the certifications you need to have a competitive edge in the medical coding and billing job market.
The need for medical coding and billing technicians is expected to increase by 22 percent over the next few years. Increased populations will cause the need for increased health care services, which is good news for medical coding and billing technicians. You could find stable employment with government agencies, physician offices, residential care facilities, hospitals, and other medical facilities once you have earned your medical coding and billing diploma.
Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:
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CBT College admits students of any race, color, nationality or ethnic origin, to all the programs, and all activities are made available to the students.
CBT College has Three (3) conveniently located campuses throughout Miami-Dade County. All locations are national accredited by ACICS.
CBT College is fully accredited by the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools (ACICS). Credits may be transferable to other colleges and Universities using the Florida State Course Numbering System at the discretion of the receiving institution.
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