MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING
Length
7 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Length
7 Months
ScheduleThe standard classroom schedule is provided here. The clinical internship schedule will vary based on the clinical site.
Monday - Thursday
9:00am to 2:00pm
Financial AssistanceFinancial assistance may be available for this program (scholarships, training grants, payment plans, etc.). Please contact our financial aid department to learn more.
YES
Technical Standards
The prospective Medical Billing and Coding student must be able to:
- Sit at a desk for 80%-90% of worktime.
- Read text from printed material or a computer screen.
- Use a keyboard and type effectively for long periods of time.
- Perform basic mathematical computations.
The prospective Medical Billing & Coding student must:
- Possess the proper motor skills to use standard office equipment.
- Be competent using MS Office, particularly Word and Excel.
- Possess good interpersonal skills to interact with patients, family members, and medical staff.
- Possess detailed oriented skills.
- Be capable of using a phone for long periods of time.
- Possess analytical and critical thinking skills.
- Be courteous, polite, and professional.
Health Standards
The prospective Medical Billing & Coding student must:
- Consistently demonstrate emotional, mental, and physical health.
- Possess adequate hearing in order to communicate with patients, family members, and medical staff.
- Be able to handle stressful situations related to billing and insurance.
- Be emotionally capable of working with patients and performing all job tasks safely.
Communication Standards
The prospective Medical Billing & Coding student must demonstrate effective communication skills in order to:
- Communicate clearly in English with patients, family members, and medical staff.
- Elicit accurate information from patients, family members, and medical staff.
- Utilize professional medical terms when documenting a patient’s electronic health record.