Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Medical billers and coders are in high demand. This course offers valuable training in legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will also come to understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections. You will also learn common medical terminology to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. You will study word parts and the structures and functions of the human body. Also presented are the disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune.
After successfully completing the course requirements, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career. You will receive a Certificate of Completion from the school through which you enrolled, and you will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
52
Hours
370
Entrance Requirements
None
School
NorthWest Arkansas Community College (NWACC)
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
CPC, CCA, CBCS
Training Location(s)
One College Drive, Bentonville, Arkansas
Local WIB
5025 - Northwest
Name of Credential
CPC, CCA or CBCS
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
N/A
Refund Policy
Registrants will receive a 100% refund of tuition and fees for cancelled classes. All Classes are subject to cancellation if there are insufficient attendees. Refunds will also be issued at 100% to registrants who withdraw at least three (3) business days prior to the start of class. Request for cancellation must be made in writing to WEDMarketplace@nwacc.edu.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - AAPC, AHIMA, NHA
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State Tuition
$2,995.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,995.00
