 Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Program
Our Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program was designed with you in mind. If you already have some working knowledge of medical coding and billing and are seeking to enhance your current skills, our certificate program can save you time and money. If you are looking to refresh your skills in order to go back into the profession after an absence, than our Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Program is for you. Call our office at 1-800-354-1254 for more information.
Once you enroll, you can get started right way! Courses are released one by one to ensure you properly retain the information.
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What courses are in the Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program?
The following courses are included in the Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program. Courses are released one at a time to maximize learning. The Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program has a total of 18 credit hours.
| MED 102 |
Essentials of Medical Terminology |
3 Credit Hours |
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This course is an exploration of the systems of the human body including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, and urinary systems, as well as reproductive, integumentary, blood/lymph, endocrine and nervous systems and how they relate to each other. In addition, some of the most common diseases and disorders affecting these systems and the treatments for them are
discussed.
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| MED 103 |
Anatomy and Physiology |
4 Credit Hours |
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This course provides a comprehensive
study of the structure and function of the human body systems. Students will acquire core
knowledge in the components of each system, and how systems relate to each other. Special
emphasis is on the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, gastrointestinal, urinary and
reproductive (male and female) systems.
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| MCB 101 |
Basic Medical Coding |
3 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to medical coding in physician practices. The ICD-9-CM and CPT are covered. Students apply
the concepts by completing coding exercises. Strategies for coding compliance are also addressed.
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| MBL 101 |
Medical Billing I |
2 Credit Hours |
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An introduction to the field of medical insurance billing and reimbursement including insurance payment methods, HIPAA and the legal medical record, the billing and reimbursement cycle, physician coding and compliance, and claims
processing. In this course, students learn to use software for electronic medical records implementation. |
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| MBL 102 |
Medical Billing II |
2 Credit Hours |
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A continuation of the study of medical insurance billing and reimbursement including health care payers such as Medicare, Medicaid, Blue Cross and Blue Shield, TRICARE and CHAMPVA. Worker’s Compensation, disability and hospital billing are also addressed. In this course, students learn to use software for electronic medical records
implementation. Prerequisite: MBL 101
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| MCB 102 |
Medical Coding I |
3 Credit Hours |
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Medical Coding I and Medical Coding II are companion courses. Students study the purpose and use of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) (or International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical Modification, ICD-10-CM, and International Classification of
Diseases 10th Revision, Procedure Classification System ICD-10-PCS) classification system. Topics include coding conventions, coding principles, and CMS official coding guidelines (inpatient and outpatient). Students will be required to assign ICD-9-CM (or ICD-10-CM/PCS) coding manual and a computerized encoder is incorporated; inpatient, outpatient, and physician office reimbursement systems is discussed. |
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| MCB 103 |
Medical Coding II |
3 Credit Hours |
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A continuation of Coding I, students study the purpose and use of the International Classification of Diseases, 9th Revision, Clinical Modification (ICD-9-CM) (or International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Clinical
Modification, ICD-10-CM, and International Classification of Diseases 10th Revision, Procedure Classification System ICD-10-PCS) classification system. Topics include coding conventions, coding principles, and CMS official coding guidelines (inpatient and outpatient). Students will be required to assign ICD-9-CM (or ICD-10-CM/PCS) coding manual and a computerized encoder is incorporated; inpatient, outpatient, and physician office reimbursement systems is discussed.Prerequisite: MCB 102 |
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Diploma and Degree Credit Transferability Graduates of this program earn 18 college credit hours which may be applied toward Brighton College's diploma programs in medical coding or billing or the Associate Degree in Health Services Management.
Go back to the main Medical Coding and Billing page for more information on our full 34 credit Medical Coding and Billing Program. Or go back to the main Distance Education Programs page for more information on our other programs. If you have any questions, call us at 1-800-354-1254.
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