96547 - Online Medical Billing and Coding Certification Training
Course Overview
This medical billing and coding training program offers valuable training in medical, legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, third-party payer requirements, and much more. You will discover all the phases of the revenue cycle—from patient registration through medical coding, claims submission, reimbursement, and collections.
Start your career in medical billing and coding with a cost-effective education that builds in-demand job skills. You will also be able to choose a voucher for the professional certification that best aligns with your interests and career goals.
What You'll Learn
- Medical coding terminology is required for medical coding, including the structures and functions of the human body
- The disorders and medical procedures common to each body system, including musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, integumentary, genitourinary, lymphatic, and immune
- 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
This course is offered in partnership with ed2go Online Education.
This program is designed to prepare students for industry-recognized medical billing and coding certification examinations, including the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
Medical billing and coding is generally not a state-licensed profession. New Mexico does not currently require state licensure for employment as a medical biller or medical coder. Employers may require certification, education, training, background checks, or other qualifications as conditions of employment.
Students intending to work outside New Mexico should contact the appropriate state regulatory agency or employer to determine whether any additional requirements apply in their state or place of employment.
Completion of this program does not guarantee employment, certification, or credentialing. Certification requirements are established by the applicable certifying organization and may be subject to change.
For additional information regarding healthcare profession regulation in New Mexico, please visit the New Mexico Medical Board.
This course is offered in partnership with Ed2Go Online Education. UNM Staff and Faculty: This course is UNM Tuition Remission Eligible. To register using tuition remission, download and complete the UNM Tuition Remission Form and email it to ceregistration@unm.edu.
Ed2go Self-Guided and Instructor-Moderated courses are not eligible for a refund.