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 Regional Center for Border Health, Inc. (RCBH) is a non-profit organization dedicated to improving the health and well-being of residents along the U.S.-Mexico border. By providing accessible healthcare services, comprehensive training programs, and community outreach initiatives, RCBH aims to increase the quality of life for those in the region. Founded in 1991 by President and CEO Amanda Aguirre, RCBH operates multiple healthcare facilities and education centers across Arizona, including the College of Health Careers in Somerton, AZ.
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