Medical Billing and Coding
Laurel Ridge Community College
Middletown, Virginia
Certificate
In Person
Program Details
Program Length
1 year (3 semesters)
Program Cost
Not available
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The program cost may vary depending on factors such as where you live, how many transfer credits you have and whether you're eligible for financial aid.
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Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Financial Outcomes
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Earnings and debt data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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The medical billing and coding certificate is designed for students seeking jobs that assign medical codes to diagnoses and procedures in health facilities. The program is helpful for people who are seeking first-time employment, career growth or national certification. This certificate prepares students to fill medical billing and coding positions, such as medical billing assistant, medical coder, or medical insurance specialist. Provides fundamental knowledge and skills associated with insurance billing and coding. The curriculum includes courses in college composition, medical coding, and reimbursement, and medical office booking and insurance. Upon completion of this program, students may sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam (given at the college for an additional fee), a national accrediting exam sponsored by the AAPC. The program covers various courses including Basic Human Anatomy and Physiology, College Composition I, Medical Terminology I & II, Introduction to Human Pathology, Healthcare Information Systems, Health Records Coding, Managing Electronic Billing in a Medical Practice, and Advanced Coding and Reimbursement.
Program Highlights
Graduate Outcomes
Laurel Ridge Community College, located in Middletown, Va., offers a wide range of associate degree programs and certificates aimed at preparing students for both workforce entry and transfer to four-year institutions. The college is committed to providing accessible, high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment for a diverse student body.
