Medical Insurance Billing and Coding (MIBC)

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:

Description:

Our 440-hour Medical Billing and Coding Programs is designed to prepare students for an entry-level medical billing and/or coding position in the healthcare industry. Once a student has successfully completed and graduated from the program, he or she will have an opportunity to work for hospitals as a Medical Billing and Coder, Claims Examiner, Clinic Biller, and Coder. He or she will also be able to process insurance claims. Students will be graded on attendance, class participation and homework. The program is a total of 440 hours, 220 hours didactic and 220 hours of externship.

Professional Competencies to be achieved:

Introduction to Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Medical Terminology

Medical Insurance Coding

Applied and Specialty Coding

Health Insurance Specialist

Personal Competencies to be achieved:

Effective Communication skills

Active Listening

Problem-Solving Skills

Time Management

Multi-tasking

Great attention to detail

Organizational Skills

Integrity

Technical Skills

Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

$9000

Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition):

Medical Insurance A Revenue Cycle Process Approach - 2023 ICD-10-CM

Textbook & Workbook for above listed - 2023 ICD-10-PCS

2023 HCPCS Level II - 2023 CPT Professional

Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition):

Laptop

3 – 2” inch binders

Notebooks (4)

Pens, Pencils, Highlighters, Sheet Protectors

WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Name: Kay Kaur

Email: admin@ptihealthcollege.com

Phone number: 602-606-8879

Direct Website link to the program:

www.ptihealthcollege.com

 Additional information:

Background check requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:

Some employers and externship sites require background checks.

Other requirements needed:

Clean Background Check
Read and Write English

Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):

Cancellation and Refund Policy:

Denial:  An application denied by the school is entitled to a refund of all monies paid.

Three-Day Cancellation: Every student has the right to withdraw from the course within three (3) business days (excluding Saturday, Sunday, State/Federal Holidays), of registration deposit, signing an enrollment agreement or online acknowledging the enrollment agreement (whichever comes earlier) and receive a 100% refund of tuition/fees paid.

Other Cancellations:  An applicant requesting cancellation more than three days after the cancellation clause above, but prior to entering the school, is entitled to a refund of all monies paid minus a registration fee of $200.00.

% of the clock hours attempted:                            Tuition Refund amount:

10% or less

At least a 90% refund

More than 10% and less than or equal to 20%

At least a 75% refund

More than 20% and less than or equal to 30%

At least a 70% refund

More than 30% and less than or equal to 40%

At least a 60% refund

More than 40% and less than or equal to 50%

At least a 50% refund

More than 50%

No Refund is required

Tuition refunds will be determined based upon the percentage of the clock hours attempted. The percentage of the clock hours attempted is determined by dividing the total number of clock hours elapsed from the student’s start date to the student’s last day of attendance by the total number of clock hours in the program.

Books and Supplies: There is no refund for equipment, books and supplies received by the student.

Special Cases: In case of prolonged illness or accident, death in the family, or other circumstances that make it impractical for the student to complete the program, the school may make a settlement which is reasonable and fair.

Timely Refunds: Tuition refunds will be issued within 30 days of the date of student notification, or date of school determination (withdrawn due to absences of other criteria as specified in the school catalog), or in the case of a student not returning from an authorized Leave of Absence (LOA), within 30 days of the date the student was scheduled to return from the LOA and did not return.

Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each)

Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes - Arizona Board For Private Post Secondary Education

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:

NHA and NCCT

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes

Career Pathway:

 Medical Auditing Specialist

 Clinical Data Specialist

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other industries/companies)

No (Explain):

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited,  not the test or school)

Yes

Accrediting Agency and link to website:

AZ Board Of Private Postsecondary Education

Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.

Attainment rate not available due to this being a new program

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