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Medical Coding & Billing Specialist at Sinclair College

Medical Coding & Billing Specialist

at Sinclair College

Dayton Catalog

The Medical Coding and Billing Specialist certificate prepares students for entry-level coding and billing positions in physician medical offices, medical insurance companies and outpatient billing services. Students will develop skills to accurately determine diagnostic and procedural code number assignments that impact medical reimbursement. Skill sets include application of ICD-10-CM, CPT and HCPCS coding systems; medical terminology; anatomy and physiology and disease processes; processing insurance claims and reimbursement practices. The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist certificate can be completed in the traditional classroom setting or completely online or a combination of both delivery systems. Students must receive a grade of C or higher in all courses in the MCBS.STC and have a GPA of 2.0 to receive the certificate.

Leads to

$46.7k careers

Costs

$3.5k

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.

Healthcare
Conventional
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$46,660

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Admissions

   High school diploma or equivalency

Who do I Contact?

444 West Third Street
Dayton, OH 45402

Quick Facts

Location:  Dayton, OH

Type:  Short-term training 7+ months

Format:  In-Person

Hours:  Full-time

Age:  18 and up

Requirements:  High school diploma or equivalency