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. 

CLASS SCHEDULES

Program Structure

  • Class: 220 Hours
  • Externship: 220 Hours

Skills And Practices Learned

The Medical Billing and Coding Programs covers extensive instruction including but not limited to:
  • Introduction to Medical Billing and Coding
  • Medical Terminology
  • Medical Coding
  • Applied and Specialty Coding
  • Health Insurance Specialist (HIS)

Externship

Following the classroom training, students will partake in a provided externship in order to develop their skills and get real-world experience. Externships for the Medical Billing and Coding Programs will take place in medical offices and urgent care centers. Providence Training Institute provides the externship sites but students must be flexible as regards externship schedule. This could vary according to the established schedule and needs of your assigned location.

 

Program Tuition: $8100

Below given Items are available for purchase:
  • Textbook & Workbook

 

Requirements:

  • Admission Requirements

    Applicants must be at least 18 years of age, possess a high-school diploma or GED and be able to speak, read, comprehend, and write Basic English. Students must document current immunizations for measles, mumps, rubella, hepatitis B, and have received a negative PPD for tuberculosis or negative chest x-ray within the past year.

  • Graduation Requirements

    Students must successfully complete all the course work and laboratory training and obtain a final grade of 80% and above in the quizzes, final examination. To receive a certificate, students must also have a satisfactory/passing performance report from their externship facility. Upon satisfactory completion of the training program, students are qualified to take a national certification examination with NCCT or NHA.

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