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clock-iconCourse Hours: 370
users-iconDuration: 12 month access
file-iconDiscussions: 18
check-circle-iconQuizzes: 18
book-open-iconAssignments: 12
check-circle-iconCase Studies: 25
Lesson 1: Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding 
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Topics Covered:
  • A career in Medical Billing and Coding
  • What Does It Take to Succeed in Medical Billing and Coding
  • Where are Medical Billers and Coders Employed?
  • Communicating by Telephone and Patient Portal
  • Professional Certifications
Lesson 2: Introduction to Health Insurance 
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Topics Covered:
  • Understanding Health Insurance Terms
  • Who Provides Insurance?
  • Healthcare Documentation
  • Electronic Health Record (HER)/Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
Lesson 3: Managed Healthcare 
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Topics Covered:
  • Managed Care in the United States
  • Managed Care Providers
  • Managed Care Organization and Managed Care Models
  • Consumer-Directed Health Plans
Lesson 4: Revenue Cycle Management 
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Topics Covered:
  • Revenue Cycle Management in the Physician Practice
  • Registration Form, Encounter Form, and Chargemaster
  • Insurance Claim Cycle
  • Managing New Patients
  • Collection Practices
  • Price Transparency
Lesson 5: Legal Aspects of Health Insurance and Reimbursement 
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Topics Covered:
  • Overview of Healthcare Laws and Legal Terms
  • Protected Health Information (PHI)
  • Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA)
  • Fraud and Abuse in Medical Billing
  • Release of Information (ROI)
Lesson 6: ICD-10-CM Coding 
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Topics Covered:
  • Outpatient Coding Systems
  • ICD-10-CM Basics
  • Organization of the ICD-10-CM Code Book
  • Index to Diseases and Injuries
  • Tabular List of Diseases and Injuries
  • Coding Conventions
  • Official Guidelines for Coding and Reporting
Lesson 7: CPT® Coding 
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check-circle-iconCase Studies: 10
Topics Covered:
  • Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS)
  • Categories of CPT® Codes
  • Organization of CPT®
  • Main CPT® Sections
  • Evaluation and Management (E/M) Section
  • Anesthesia Section
  • Surgery Section
  • Radiology Section
  • Pathology and Laboratory
  • Medicine
  • Code Modifiers
Lesson 8: HCPCS Level II Coding 
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book-open-iconAssignments: 1
check-circle-iconCase Studies: 15
Topics Covered:
  • HCPCS Level II Codes
  • Organization of HCPCS Level II
  • Durable Medical Equipment
Lesson 9: ICD-10-PCS Coding (Optional Lesson) 
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Topics Covered:
  • Benefits and Organization of ICD-10-PCS
  • ICD-10 PCS Codes
  • Definitions
  • Index
  • ICD-10-PCS Tables
  • ICD-10-PCS Coding Steps
Lesson 10: Pharmacology for Coders 
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Topics Covered:
  • Pharmacology
  • Routes of Administration
  • Drug Names, Classifications, and Medical Uses
  • Prescription Drugs, Over-the-Counter Drugs, and Drug Formularies
  • Controlled Substances
  • Drugs and Documentation
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Medical Billing and Coding (Voucher Included)

Train for an in-demand healthcare career in medical billing and coding and prepare for industry certification in this course.

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More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Join the rewarding healthcare industry working behind the scenes with a career in medical billing and coding!
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Overview

Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding. More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. These professionals are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies. With the right medical billing and coding certification training, the opportunities are nearly endless!

This Medical Billing and Coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You will come to understand all phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.

Certification Exam Voucher Included

Included in your tuition, you will receive a voucher to sit for the medical billing and coding certification exam that best fits your 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)

If you choose and pass the CPC exam through AAPC, you will earn the CPC-A credential—the "A" stands for Apprentice, meaning you still need one year of coding experience. But here's the good news: our course includes free access to AAPC's Practicode Practicum—a hands-on training tool that simulates real-world coding across multiple specialties.

By completing Practicode, you will gain the equivalent of one year of experience, allowing you to remove the "A" and become a fully certified CPC right away. The best part? The coding experience required to remove the Apprentice status is seamlessly integrated into the course, so you will complete it as you progress. That means by the time you finish, you will have both passed the exam and fulfilled the experience requirement—qualifying you for full CPC certification right away. The course also includes a Medical Terminology component covering body systems, mental health, and special senses. A test-out option is available if you possess prior knowledge. By scoring at least 80%, you may bypass the Medical Terminology content if you choose. Note: The test-out option applies exclusively to the online Medical Terminology section and does not extend to the advanced career training portion of the course.

Upon successful completion of our medical billing and coding certification course, you will be well-prepared to launch a successful career in this rewarding healthcare field.

Funding Disclaimer: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of the Medical Terminology test-out feature. Different funding programs may have specific requirements and/or restrictions. If you attempt the test-out feature(s) in the Medical Terminology course without getting approval, your funding benefits may be jeopardized.

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What you will learn

  • Get a better understanding of the value this course provides from our medical billing and coding certification video overview
  • Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
  • The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
  • Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
  • The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
  • How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body
  • Fundamentals of medical billing and coding and medical terminology
  • Word parts and the structures and functions of the human body
  • Hands on exposure to an encoder application: Codify (AAPC)

How you will benefit

  • Get hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding that will help you on the job
  • Receive a Certificate of Completion and an exam voucher for the professional exam of your choice
  • Receive access to study materials and prepare to sit for the medical billing and coding certification exam that best aligns with your interest 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)

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This medical billing and coding certification course offers valuable training in medical, legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, third-party payer requirements, and much more. You will discover all the phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.

Start your career in medical billing and coding with a cost-effective education that builds in-demand job skills. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.

What you’ll learn

  • Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
  • The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune
  • Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
  • The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
  • How to code diagnoses, services, and procedures for all systems of the body

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Certification can lead to more employment options and better pay. Certified medical records specialists make 8.5% more than non-certified colleagues, according to the AAPC 2025 Salary Survey results. Certification may also be required by state regulations, depending on where you live.

This course prepares you to sit for three medical billing and coding certifications. You can select which one is right for you after successfully completing your course:

Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

AAPC's CPC certification is the gold standard in medical coding and represents world-class expertise that is highly sought and well-compensated by medical organizations across the country. Once the CPC designation is achieved, your AAPC Membership (included) is required to be renewed annually and 36 Continuing Education Units (CEU's) must be submitted every two years for verification and authentication of expertise.

Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)

The CCA is an entry-level certification provided through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It indicates proficiency in medical coding in hospital and office settings.

Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

With the CBCS credential you'll gain billing and coding skills that are essential to various medical facilities and will prove to prospective employers that you have what it takes to work with patient information, prevent fraud and abuse, support coding and billing practices, submit claims, and help healthcare providers gain maximum reimbursement for services.

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Career Outcomes and Employment Outlook

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As a vital part of the healthcare team, medical billers and coders are responsible for processing patient data, including medical records and related insurance. This is a job that requires a high level of attention to detail, and much of your time will be spent organizing statements, reviewing bills, and performing quality control.

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Career Paths & Mobility

Medical billing and coding offers a wide range of career paths with strong opportunities for growth and mobility within the healthcare industry. Certified professionals can advance into roles like coding specialist, medical records analyst, health information technician, or billing manager. With experience and additional certification, many also transition into compliance auditing, revenue cycle management, or healthcare consulting.

The demand for skilled medical billers and coders continues to rise, making this a flexible and in-demand career choice with options to work in hospitals, private practices, insurance companies, and even remote positions.

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Is there a demand for medical billers and coders?

Medical billers and record specialists are currently in demand. The Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that employment for medical billers and coders is projected to grow by 9% over the next eight years, which is faster than the average for all occupations. That translates to 15,000 job openings per year.

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AVERAGE SALARY*

How much can I expect to make as a medical billing specialist?

According to the AAPC, medical records specialists without certification earn an average of $61,022 per year, while those with certification see higher earnings, averaging $66,979 annually.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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What is a medical coder? What does a medical coder do?

Medical billers and coders are responsible for processing patient data, including medical records and related insurance. In this position, you will code a patient's diagnosis and then request payment from the patient's insurance company. You will play an important role in ensuring that healthcare providers are quickly and accurately paid for the treatment they give patients.

Can I test-out of medical terminology content if I have previous knowledge of medical terminology?

Yes. This course includes two, optional, Test-Out Exam features that will allow you to test out of content and graded assessments if your score demonstrates the level of mastery required (80%). It does not count toward your overall score in this course if you do not achieve the minimum score required for mastery.

Please note: For Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) funded students, please consult with your funding source representative before taking advantage of this course's test-out feature.

*Occupational data, including salary information and job growth are provided by the Bureau of Labor Statistics and are subject to change. Not all data may be up-to-date in real-time. Be sure to verify the latest information independently.
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