Medical Billing & Coding

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Name: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist

A. Course Objective:
Medical Billing and Coding Specialists compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinical patients. They process, maintain, compile, and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry’s numerical coding system. Arizona College’s Medical Billing & Coding Program provides a sound educational environment for instruction and training to equip its graduates for entry-level positions. This is accomplished through approximately one half of the program consisting of lecture/demonstration and one half hands-on laboratory procedures. To meet the training objectives the following equipment will be used: Computers and printers, office management software including MediSoft and Medical Manager, anatomy charts, human skeleton and various other teaching aids. Sample job titles: Medical Records Clerk, Health Information Clerk, Medical Records Technician, Office Manager, File Clerk, Medical Records Coordinator, Medical Records Analyst, Medical Biller, Receptionist, Coder

B. Total Cost of Program: $12,795 Cost breakdown=$10,000 Tuition- $1500 books, $1295 supplies, IPAD scrubs, all listed under “C&D” Tuition, books, supplies listed under “D”

C. Book List:
Memmler’s Human Body in Health and Disease, Step by Step Medical Coding, Medical Manager 10.3, Understanding Health Insurance, Health Information Technology Medical Law, Ethics and Bioethics, Terminology for Allied Health Professionals, Computers in the Medical Office (Medisoft)

D. Supply List:
Tablet, 2 sets of scrubs and 1 lab/overcoat

Items not included in Tuition: Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) testing (post graduation): $399 ; Certified Professional Coder (CPC) offered by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC) testing (post graduation): $299, White leather/synthetic shoes -$30 (est.) Notebooks, paper and pens $15 (est.) TB Skin test $20 MMR Vaccine $90 (if needed)

E. WIOA Contacts for Enrollment Status / Credential Verification:
Name: Jan Atencio
Phone:602-373-0479
Cell: 602-373-0479
Email: jatencio@arizonacollege.edu

F. Website Link to Program: http://www.arizonacollege.edu/all-programs/health-information/

G. Additional information:
• Exclusions: Some employers and externship sites require successful completion of a background check prior to accepting students
• Location of Testing Center: Both AHIMA and AAPC have testing centers throughout the greater Phoenix area as well as statewide.
• Prerequisites: High School Diploma or GED and pass College entrance exam

H. Refund Policy:
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I. Credentials (Definitions in instructions):

• Industry Recognized: Graduates are qualified to test for certification as a Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or a Certified Professional Coder (CPC) offered by the American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC)

• Stackable: Both AHIMA and AAPC offer additional stackable credentials. The college offers and Associate Degree in Health Information Technology

• Portable: AAPC and AHIMA certifications are Nationally recognized

• Accredited Curriculum: Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools

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