RCBC has two certificate programs; one for coding and one for billing.
Is Medical Coding the Same as Medical Billing? No!
Medical coding is a little bit like translation. Coders take medical reports from doctors, which may include a patient’s condition, the doctor’s diagnosis, a prescription, and whatever procedures the doctor or healthcare provider performed on the patient, and turn that into a set of codes, which make up a crucial part of the medical claim. Coding accuracy is highly important to healthcare organizations due to its impact on revenues and description of health outcomes. See below for information on the Medical Coding Certificate program.
Medical billing is the preparation of invoices for procedures rendered, and these are given to patients and insurance companies. Medical billers act as the financial waypoint between patients, providers, and payers. Without billers, healthcare providers couldn’t be reimbursed for the procedures they perform. Click here for information on the Coding Certificate.
Program Overview
The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate is a part-time, career certificate that consists of 21 credits. It is offered completely online using the Blackboard Learning Management System. The Medical Billing Specialist Certificate prepares individuals for the Certified Professional Biller (CPB) exam offered by the AAPC. https://www.aapc.com/certifications
College Catalog
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