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Medical Billing and Coding

 ACC is no longer accepting enrollment in the Medical Billing and Coding program. The information on this page is for current students. Prospective students interested in a similar program may inquire about the Medical Billing and the Medical Coding programs currently offered at ACC and listed in this Catalog.

 

Overview

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

Career Training Objective

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. 

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 
  • Lab Equipment 

 

 

 

 

 

Program Outline

Program Locations: Los Angeles, Anaheim and Ontario

Program Outline

Required Courses

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

 

Program Outline

Required Courses

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

 

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