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Medical Billing and Coding Online Course
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.
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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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Admissions
- 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.