Regional Center for Border Health Inc. Medical Coder and Biller Somerton, Arizona

The Medical Coder and Biller Training Program is designed to prepare students for certification as a medical coder and biller. The program focuses on learning the coding rules for the CPT, ICD-10-CM, and Level II (HCPCS) coding systems and applying these rules to code patient services. It also covers various payment systems, Medicare fraud/abuse, HMOs, and QIOs. The program includes 241 lecture hours, 48 computer lab hours, and 11 examination hours. Students will be introduced to medical terminology, healthcare delivery, ICD-10-CM, CPT, medical procedures, respiratory and cardiovascular procedures, human body systems, endocrine system, nervous system, anesthesia, radiology, pathology & laboratory, evaluation and management, medicine, and the expansion of the healthcare industry. The program also includes a computer software laboratory where students practice using Office Ally Practice Management Software. Upon completion, students will be prepared to take the American Academy of Professional Coders certification exam.

The total program cost for the Medical Billing and Coding program at the Regional Center for Border Health Inc. is $5,140. This cost covers the entire duration of the program. Calculations have been made to ensure this amount reflects the comprehensive tuition fee, providing a clear understanding of the financial commitment required.