Medical Billing and Coding

Medical Billing and Coding/Health Information Technicians are the health care professionals in charge of processing patient data such as treatment records and related insurance information. The Medical Biller & Coder program prepares students for a medical career in a non-patient setting. Medical billers and coders are employed by coding companies, billing companies, collection agencies, clearing houses, physician’s offices, hospitals, clinics, consulting firms, insurance companies including HMOs, PPOs, IPAs, and foundations for health care, mental health care facilities. High School Diploma or GED required. All students must pass an English and Math proficiency test. To receive program certification students must complete all classes within a 2-year time frame.

 

 

Instructor: TBD

For questions please email Tracy Foreman, CTE Coordinator at [email protected]

Classes are located at our Main Campus: 17231 Gothard Street, Huntington Beach, CA 92647

 

Program Requirements:

• FREE Information Session
• Pass CTE Assessment
• Career Readiness Skills
• Start in Medical Terminology!
  Students must start their training in Medical Terminology or be enrolled concurrently with another course within the program.
  Students are required to purchase scrubs.
  Scrub cost: approximately $26 per set.
• Diagnostic Coding (ICD-10)*
• Procedure Coding
• Billing
• Electronic Health Records
• Beginning Word
• Beginning Excel
• Keyboarding Certification (40 wpm minimum)

• Medical Billing & Coding 
• Externship
  Prerequisite: Successful completion of all required coursework.
  Students must purchase malpractice insurance.