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 \nMedical coding and billing professionals translate medical records into standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party payers such as insurance companies and Medicare.  \nThe comprehensive Professional Medical Coding and Billing program will teach you to use all of these codes—CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10 including an optional PCS procedural code set.  \nWhere do medical coding and billing professionals work?  \nMedical coding and billing professionals usually work on-site at a healthcare facility. Positions can be found in physicians' offices, clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, large coding outsourcing companies, and other healthcare facilities.  \nHow much do medical coding and billing professionals earn?  \nThis career offers an established career path for advancement, especially in large hospital networks, and leading industry organizations report that, on average, medical coding and billing professionals with one credential earn over $52,000 a year. Medical coding and billing professional can also increase their earning potential by earning additional industry certifications.  \nIs the medical coding and billing field growing?  \nThe 2016-2017 edition of the Occupational Outlook Handbook, published by the U.S. Department of Labor, estimates:  \n• A growing job market as industry employment is projected to increase by 13% by 2026. In addition to these new jobs, there will also be open positions as people retire or leave the profession and facilities.  \n• A high demand for coding services, sustained by an aging population; the increasing number of medical tests, treatments, and procedures; the existing shortage of medical coders; and the transition to ICD-10 codes; and the transition to ICD-10 codes.  \n• A growing number of professionals needed in the field to code patients'records; act as liasons between healthcare facilities, insurance companies, and other establishments; and manage the responsibilities associated with electronic health records.  \n*U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics  \nMEDICAL CODING AND BILLING  \nProgram Details  \nProgram Overview and  \nApproximate Completion Hours  \n| MODULE Hours |\n| --- |\n| Course 1- Foundations in HIM\u003Cbr>Program Orientation 1\u003Cbr>Computer Fundamentals 7\u003Cbr>Health Information Management 14\u003Cbr>Healthcare Delivery Systems 4\u003Cbr>Legal and Compliance 5\u003Cbr>Reimbursement Methodologies 21\u003Cbr>Course 2-Biomedical Science\u003Cbr>Medical Terminology 50\u003Cbr>Anatomy and Physiology 45\u003Cbr>Course 3- Coding Training\u003Cbr>Introduction to Coding 16\u003Cbr>ICD-10 Coding 55\u003Cbr>CPT/HCPCS Coding – Block 1 40\u003Cbr>CPT/HCPCS Coding – Block 2 40\u003Cbr>Advanced ICD-10 Coding 11\u003Cbr>Coding Practicum 80\u003Cbr>Final Exam Preparation 1\u003Cbr>TOTAL 390 |\n\n\n| OPTIONAL Hours |\n| --- |\n| Course 4-ICD-10-PCS Foundations |\n| ICD-10-PCS Coding 10 |\n| Advanced ICD-10-PCS Coding 5 |\n| Inpatient Practicum 40 |\n| TOTAL 55 |\n\nImprove your life.  \nBuilt on over 25 years of experience in training high-quality healthcare professionals, the Professional Medical Coding and Billing program helps you quickly gain the knowledge and skills you need to get a good job to better support your family and improve your financial security.  \nPrepare for a better job.  \nOur expert-designed program includes everything you need to prepare fora successful new career and is trusted by some of the largest healthcare institutions in the country, including the leading provider of healthcare services in the U.S. and one of the country's largest managed healthcare companies.  \nChoose the training employers trust:  \n• Be eligible to sit for the CPC and COC (offered by AAPC) national certification exams  \n• Complete the optional ICD-10-PCS Foundation Course and be eligible to sit for the CCA exam (offered by AHIMA)  \n• Gain hands-on experience in real-world records so you're prepared for the workforce  \n• Train to begin working immediately upon completion  \nLearn at ho","cbCailer8BSp8XBn","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCailer8BSp8XBn","pdf",1118580,"English","# Industry Facts\n## What medical coding and billing professionals do\n## Where they work\n## Earnings and career advancement\n## Field growth and demand\n# Program Details\n## Program overview and approximate completion hours\n## Optional course: ICD-10-PCS Foundations\n## Improve your life\n## Prepare for a better job\n## Choose training employers trust\n## Learn at home\n## Achieve success with live support","[{\"question\":\"What do medical coding and billing professionals do?\",\"answer\":\"They translate medical records into standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party payers such as insurance companies and Medicare.\"},{\"question\":\"What codes are taught in the Professional Medical Coding and Billing program?\",\"answer\":\"The program teaches CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10, and includes an optional ICD-10-PCS procedural code set.\"},{\"question\":\"How long does the program take to complete?\",\"answer\":\"The program lists 390 total hours, with an optional ICD-10-PCS Foundations add-on totaling 55 optional hours.\"}]","MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING - Industry Facts - Program Details | PDF",1790297768]