Become a Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
This 100% online medical billing and coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines and third-party payer requirements. You can also choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification (Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) that best aligns with your interests and career goals—setting this course apart from others you may have seen before!
Upon completing this course, you will earn a Certificate of Completion and be prepared for your selected certification exam.
In partnership with ed2go, Ashland is proud to offer this Medical Billing and Coding course to those interested in preparing for or advancing their careers.
Course Objectives
- The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
- Legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to the field, including HIPAA compliance and third-party guidelines for filing insurance claims
- The main coding manuals: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
- How to code diagnoses, services and procedures for all systems of the body
- Fundamentals of medical billing & coding and medical terminology including the structures and functions of the human body
Job Outlook for Medical Billing and Coding Specialists
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), the average annual salary of medical billing and coding specialists is $48,780 (as of May 2023). Jobs for these professionals will likely increase by 9% through 2033, much faster than the average for all other professions (3%).
The BLS also estimates that at least 16,000 new jobs for medical billers and coders are expected annually, on average, over the decade.