Medical Billing and Coding Specialist (MBCS2026)

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: 42

In Class Clock Hours: 634

Outside Hours: N/A

Total Hours: 634

Method of Delivery: Full Distance

Number of Weeks: 34*

Degree/Diploma Awarded: Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

*Weeks May Be Extended Depending On Holiday Schedules

Career Training Objective

The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist 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 educational model. 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 and Coding Specialist program is divided into 72-hour modules and one 130-hour practicum module. The eight modules satisfy both industry-related prerequisites and execution of billing applications. 

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

Learn more about ACC's Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program

Instructional Equipment

• Billing and Coding References: ICD-10 CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS
• Medical Office Software
• Word Processing Software
• Medical Claims Software
• Textbook and E-Text Materials
• On-line Course Material

Additional Resources

Students in the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program will have access to online digital literacy modules via the Northstar platform. This interactive online platform provides students with supplemental resources to support their educational goals in a fully online program.