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Medical Billing and Coding Online Course

Medical Billing and Coding Online Course at San Francisco State University

Medical Billing and Coding Online Course

at San Francisco State University

Bay Area Catalog

Study to become a certified healthcare professional at your own pace and within your schedule. The Medical Billing and Coding Professional online course includes interactive learning modules, 24/7 mentoring, learning exercises, labs, and a student portal with career resources. This billing and coding course delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details the proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement.

Leads to

$65.7k careers

Costs

$1.8k

Takes

6 Months
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Example Career

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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Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency
  • Students should have or be pursuing a high school diploma or GED.
  • Numerous national certification exams are available for students who complete this course including American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), American Health Information Association (AHIMA) and others.
  • Certain national certification organizations suggest six months to two years of practical work experience prior to pursuing certain national certification exams.

Who do I Contact?

160 Spear Street, 5th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94105

Quick Facts

Location:  San Francisco, CA

Type:  Short-term training 0-6 months

Format:  Online

Hours:  Flexible

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency