Equip yourself with the knowledge and skills to become a successful medical biller and coder and start an exciting career in the healthcare industry.
When you take part in Cal State East Bay’s Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program, you’ll acquire skills to solve insurance billing problems, manually file claims, complete common insurance forms, trace delinquent claims, and use generic forms to streamline billing procedures.
And by completing the program with the suggested practical work experience, you may be qualified to sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Exam, the Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice), the American Health Information Management Association's Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Exam, and other national certification exams.
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Taught by nationally certified coders, you’ll receive hands-on instruction that is applicable in all areas of the medical billing and coding field. The program is held at CSUEB’s downtown Oakland Center, making classes easily accessible by car or public transportation.
When I first started the Medical Billing and Coding program, I was one of the few students who did not have a medical background. My instructor gave me hope and confidence. She was always resourceful and ready to help whether there were questions related to coding or regarding job search.
Medical Billing and Coding is one of the fastest growing careers in the health care industry. The need for professionals that understand how to code health care services and procedures for third party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices, and other health care providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement.
As a medical biller and coding professional, you’ll keep records, calculate patient charges, and review files. Typical duties include reviewing records, calculating charges for a patient’s procedure and service, and preparing itemized statements and submitting claims to third party payers.
You’ll be responsible for the collection of physician charges and patient data to ensure that claims are submitted to insurance carriers accurately and in the most efficient and expeditious manner. Additionally, as a medical coder you’ll determine codes for physician procedures and diagnosis - using ICD-10 and CPT-4 coding protocols - for third party billing purposes.
Employment of medical records specialists and health technologists and technicians is projected to grow 10.3 percent from 2021 to 2031, much faster than the average for all occupations.
—QCEW Employees - Emsi
The median annual wage for medical records specialists and health technologists and technicians was $44,096 in 2020.
—QCEW Employees - Emsi
Most employers prefer to hire health information technicians who have professional certification.
—U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
By earning your certificate from an accredited university, you’ll exhibit the finest level of knowledge and professionalism in medical billing and coding, making you a valued employee in the marketplace.
In fact, Cal State East Bay graduates have obtained positions as medical billers and coders in hospitals, medical clinics, physician's offices, insurance companies, and more. Others have gone on to take national certification exams, including the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) Exam, the Certified Professional Coder Exam (CPC or CPC-H Apprentice), the American Health Information Management Association's Certified Coding Associate (CCA) Exam, and other national certification exams.
The completion of the course work helped me to gain a promotion and to work in the management level position that I currently work in.
As a student in CSUEB’s Medical Billing and Coding program, you’ll receive real-world experience by learning how to find service codes using professional coding manuals (CPT and ICD-10) and gaining applicable knowledge in the following areas:
Below is a detailed list of the lessons you’ll learn throughout your time in the program:
The Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program is conveniently offered in the evenings at the downtown Oakland Center, which is easily accessible by car or public transportation.
To earn your Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding, you must complete one required 12-week/80-hour course.
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Admission to the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate Program is available to any interested student who has a high school diploma or GED equivalent.
No application is needed to enter this program. To get started, simply register for the course.
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Area of study: Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding
Ideal for: Individuals who seek careers in the healthcare field as medical billing and coding specialists
Program format: In-person
Number of courses: 1 course
Program length: 12 weeks; 80 hours
Tuition costs: $2,178 (Tuition fees are subject to change at any time.)
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