Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma Program
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.
Program length is the expected time to complete all requirements based on full-time enrollment.
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Penn Foster's Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma is an online, self-paced program designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in health care. The curriculum comprises 11 courses covering topics such as medical terminology, electronic medical records, and coding systems like CPT, ICD-10, and HCPCS. Students will complete 37 exams, 3 graded projects, and earn 83.6 Continuing Education Units (CEUs). The program can be completed in as little as 10 months on a fast track, with an average completion time of 14 months. Upon completion, graduates are prepared to sit for the Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Admission Requirements
To enroll in Penn Foster's Medical Billing and Coding Career Diploma program, applicants must be at least 16 years old and have completed at least an eighth-grade education.
Penn Foster offers a variety of online diploma, degree, and certification programs across industries like healthcare, education, and business. Known for its flexibility, it helps students complete their studies at their own pace.
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