The Billing and Coding Specialist (BCS) program provides students with the knowledge and skills needed to perform basic billing and coding functions at hospitals, physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities, and even insurance companies and consulting firms. Upon completion of the program, students will be able to gather/review essential patient information, verify required documentation before releasing patient information, audit billing to prevent fraud/abuse, support coding and billing process, assign codes for diagnoses and procedures, submit claims for reimbursement, and coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement.
Entrance Requirements: Completion of a Billing and Coding Specialist Application, an unofficial copy of a High School diploma or equivalency (GED or HiSET), a copy of a valid driver’s license or government issued ID, and a copy of a social security card.
Materials Needed: Textbooks will be included in the cost of tuition. There are no additional materials needed for this program.
Clinical Information: There is no clinical required for this program.
Certification Information: Upon completion, students are urged to sit for the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA) Billing and Coding Specialist (BCS) examination at an additional cost.
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