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Medical Coding/Billing at Bucks Community College

Medical Coding/Billing

at Bucks Community College

Philadelphia Catalog

The Medical Coding/Billing Certificate program prepares graduates for positions as ambulatory care coders (Current ICD Curriculum, CPT/HCPCs), as well as billers, patient accounts representatives, and other support positions in medical offices, hospitals, and other health care facilities. Upon program completion, graduates are qualified to take the Certified Coding Specialist - Physician's Office - National Certification Examination conducted by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA), and the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) National Certification Examination conducted by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Leads to

$47.2k careers

Costs

$5.1k

Takes

8 Months
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Medical Records Specialists

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

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$31,710

$47,180

$75,460

$15.25

$22.69

$36.28

Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

Students pursuing programs in the medical office laboratory area are required to complete an Essential Functions form prior to registering for courses

Who do I Contact?

275 Swamp Road
Newtown, PA 18940

Quick Facts

Location:  Newtown, PA

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  HybridWhite Background

Hours:  Part-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency