Central Georgia Technical College

Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding

Course Name

Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding

Contact Hours: 650 (an estimated time frame devoted to a course of study from start to finish that can vary from student to student)

Course Description

The Medical Coding Training Program is a great career opportunity as the coder shortage continues. We have trained coders for over 40 years! Coding is a basic to health care driving all of the reimbursement process as well as creating the huge databases for administration and government. It is a challenging responsibility and it pays well.

Medical Billing Training program - Learn everything you need to know to become a medical billing specialist. The course includes Health Insurance Specialist and Medical Terminology. When completed, you will have the skills to go to work. The training will provide the career skills for medical billing processes in both clinical and institutional settings. It is complete with comprehensive test and practice exams to provide not only the basic theories needed, but provide lots of hands on experience all the way.

Please note: Course of study may be completed earlier than indicated and students retain access for one year from the date of enrollment.

Outcome

Medical Billing
Upon successful completion of our Medical Billing course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical billing in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the Med-Certification exam to become a Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CBS) or the AAPC certification exam to become a Certified Professional Biller (CPB).

Medical Coding
Upon successful completion of our Medical Coding course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position doing medical coding in a medical office setting and will be prepared to sit for the AHIMA national certification exam to become a Certified Coding Associate (CCA)

IMPORTANT: Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.

Assessment

Assessment Tools:

  • Quizzes
  • Practical Experience
  • Online Exercises

Outline

For a complete and comprehensive course outline, write to courseinfo@jeronline.com. Be certain to include both the complete course number and title with your query.

Books

All required materials are included; no additional purchase necessary. If you have any questions, please reach out to courseinfo@jeronline.com.