Medical Coding/Insurance Billing Specialist

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Medical Coding/Insurance Billing Specialist is one of Fletcher's fastest growing programs. This certificate program can be completed in as quick as one year while earning several Industry Based Certifications. If you enjoy puzzles and are detail oriented, this may be the program for you. Although this program is 100% online, the classes require devoted time and attention since they introduce complex topics and move quickly to high-level skills used in medical offices. 

program overview

This program of study provides students with the knowledge and skills necessary to prepare them for diagnostic and procedural coding positions in hospitals, physicians’ offices and clinics, long-term care facilities, insurance companies, home care agencies, managed care organizations and outpatient surgical hospitals. The program will also prepare students for national certification as Certified Coding Associate (CCA) through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) and Certified Professional Coder at the Apprentice Level (CPC-A) through American Association of Professional Coders (AAPC).

MCIS Certificate Program options

industry-based certifications

  • Certified Professional Coder at the Apprentice Level (CPC-A). Must pass exam through AAPC after completing the first two Medical Coding courses.
  • Cetified Professional Biller (CPB). Must pass exam through AAPC after completing both Insurance Billing courses.

student learning outcomes

Students who successfully complete the Medical Coding/Insurance Billing Specialist program will be able to:

  1. Create medical and office documents and spreadsheets.
  2. Code provider diagnoses and procedures using medical terminology and anatomy/physiology knowledge.
  3. Understand the insurance and billing processes by coding then billing insurance companies for prompt reimbursement for health care services.
  4. Demonstrate professionalism in the classroom and work environment.

Program ACCREDitation

The Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs (ACBSP) is a leading specialized accreditation association for business education — supporting, celebrating, and rewarding teaching excellence. ACBSP accredits business, accounting, and business-related programs at the associate, baccalaureate, master, and doctorate degree levels worldwide. Every quality business program worldwide is accredited.

  • ACBSP promotes continuous improvement and recognizes excellence in the accreditation of business education programs around the world.
  • ACBSP acknowledges the importance of scholarly research and inquiry and believes that such activities facilitate improved teaching. ACBSP encourages faculty involvement within the contemporary business world to enhance the quality of classroom instruction and to contribute to student learning.
  • ACBSP offers an accreditation process uniquely focused on teaching excellence and student outcomes. And because the council believes ACBSP success is driven by the success of its members, ACBSP officers and members align those programs and the accreditation process to meet the individual needs of each member.