Medical Billing / Coding Specialist
The Prairie State College Medical Billing/Coding Specialist healthcare vocational certificate courses prepares students to work in a variety of health care settings. Settings include: hospitals, physician offices, outpatient care centers, and home-based organizations.
Certification
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing/Coding Specialist healthcare vocational
certificate course, students may be eligible to sit for the American Academy of Professional
Coders (AAPC) Certified Professional Coder (CPC ) national exam.
ABOUT THE CURRICULUM
Medical billing/coding specialists review patient records, calculate charges for procedures
and services, and prepare itemized statements for third-party payment. The healthcare
vocational certificate courses prepares students with the skills to transform verbal
descriptions of diseases, injuries, and procedures into numeric or alphanumeric designations.
The job requires excellent organizational skill and attention to detail.
Medical Billing/Coding Specialist
- Medical Terminology - GSMED 017
- Pathophysiology (prerequisite: Medical Terminology) - GSMED 009
- Introduction to CPT-4 Coding and ICD-10-CM Coding (prerequisite: Medical Terminology and Pathophysiology.) - GSMED 081
A prerequisite of a High School diploma or equivalency (HSE) credential before sitting for the AAPC exam.
JOB OUTLOOK
The job outlook for individuals pursuing jobs as Medical Billing/Coding Specialists
is good with job growth through 2022 anticipated to be 22 percent- much faster than
average, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. The demand for health services
workers is expected to increase as the population ages.
For more informatio: wdceprofessions@prairiestate.edu or call (708) 709-2957
WIOA APPROVED COURSE
The Workforce Innovation and Opportunities Act (WIOA) has helped many individuals
obtain new job skills and training to make them more employable. If you meet the eligibility
requirements and funding is available, WIOA may help pay for your tuition, books,
and other fees associated with college courses. The Medical Billing/ Coding Specialist
is approved for WIOA funding for eligible individuals. For more information on WIOA,
call (708) 709-7975.