Classification Of Instructional Programs (CIP): 51.0713 (Medical Insurance Coding Specialist Coding Specialist/Coder)
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) Code: 43 9041.01 (Insurance Claims Clerks), 43 9041.02 (Insurance Policy Processing Clerks), 43 6013.00 (Medical Secretaries), 43 4021.00(Correspondence Clerks)
Quarter Credits : 50.5
In Class Hours: 780
Outside Hours: N/A
Total Hours: 780
Method of Delivery : Blended
Number of Weeks: 36*
*Weeks May Be Extended Depending On Holiday Schedules
The Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as an entry level medical biller and/or medical coder 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 blended model of education. Preparing students for the real 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), and Health Care Procedures Coding Systems (HCPCS).
The Medical Billing and Coding program is divided into seven, 80 hour modules. The seven modules satisfy both industry related prerequisites and execution of coding applications. The Medical Billing and Coding 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 and/or medical coder.
Completion of the program is acknowledged by the awarding of a diploma.
Program Locations: Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario
Module Number |
Module Title |
Theory Hours |
Skill Lab Hours |
Clinical Hours |
Total Hours |
Quarter Credits |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MBC101 | Medical Office Procedures ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBC201 | Claims Processing ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBC301 | Hospital Billing and Coding ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBC401 | Medical Law and Ethics ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBC501 | Reimbursement and Collections Methods ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBC601 | State and Government Health Plans ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBC701 | Managed Care and Private Health Plans ‡ | 80 | 0 | 0 | 80 | 6.0 |
| MBCEXT | Externship ‡ | 220 | 0 | 200 | 420 | 8.5 |
Totals |
780 |
0 |
200 |
980 |
50.5 |
| Module Number: MBC101 | |
|---|---|
| Module Title | Medical Office Procedures ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBC201 | |
| Module Title | Claims Processing ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBC301 | |
| Module Title | Hospital Billing and Coding ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBC401 | |
| Module Title | Medical Law and Ethics ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBC501 | |
| Module Title | Reimbursement and Collections Methods ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBC601 | |
| Module Title | State and Government Health Plans ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBC701 | |
| Module Title | Managed Care and Private Health Plans ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 80 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 0 |
| Total Hours | 80 |
| Quarter Credits | 6.0 |
| Module Number: MBCEXT | |
| Module Title | Externship ‡ |
| Theory Hours | 220 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 200 |
| Total Hours | 420 |
| Quarter Credits | 8.5 |
TOTALS |
|
| Clock Hours | 780 |
| Skill Lab Hours | 0 |
| Clinical Hours | 200 |
| Total Hours< | 980 |
| Quarter Credits | 50.5 |
TOTAL CREDIT HOURS: 50.5
Ontario Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2024 Inland Valley Daily Bulletin Readers Choice Awards.
LA Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2024 LA Daily News Readers Choice Awards.
OC Campus: Voted Best Career College in the 2024 San Gabriel Valley Tribune Readers Choice Awards.
