The Medical Billing/Coding Program

The Medical Billing/Coding Program is designed to teach students how to prepare documents for billing to insurance companies, government agencies and other payment sources. Program consists of classroom lecture and hands-on instruction in actual coding and billing.

Students are trained how to:

• Complete health claim forms
• Code using triage and operative reports
• Interpret contracts

Students become familiar with and use the industry related reference material such as:

• The Current Procedural Terminology (CPT)
• International Classification of Diseases (ICD-9 CM)
• Health Care Common Procedure Coding Systems (HCPCS)

Admission requirements:

• Applicants must pass an entrance exam
• High school diploma not required
• Free GED program available to all students

Location:

• Classes are held at the Colton and Victorville campuses.

Accreditation/Approval:

• Accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)

• Approved by the Bureau for Private Postsecondary Education

Course length:

• 8 months day sessions / 10 months evening sessions
• Day sessions: 8am to 12pm or 1pm to 5pm
• Evening session: 6pm to 10pm

This comprehensive program prepares students for career opportunities in:

• Insurance Offices
• Medical Offices or Clinics
• Veterinary Offices or Clinics
• Dental Offices
• Mental Health Facilities
• Medical Surgery Centers

This comprehensive program is eligible for a variety of Financial Aid for Those Who Qualify:

GRANTS

• Federal Pell Grant

• Federal Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant

• Cal-Grant B & C

• W.I.A.

• V.A.

• E.D.D.

• CalWorks

• Vocational Rehab

LOANS

• Federal Direct Student Loans

• Federal Stafford Subsidized Loan

• Federal Stafford Unsubsidized Loan

• Federal Parent Loan for Undergraduate Students (PLUS)

WORK STUDY

• Federal Work Study Programs

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Medical Billing/Coding Disclosure

The Medical Billing/Coding Program is designed to provide Students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work successfully as an entry-level Medical Biller in a medical office, clinic, HMO, other health care setting, insurance company or independent billing company. Medical Billing/Coding Students develop their knowledge and skills through a variety of methods. A majority of time is spent becoming proficient in completing and processing various health claim forms utilized in the insurance industry using the correct coding information.

Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) 43-9041.01

Occupational Information Network (O*NET)
http://www.onetcodeconnector.org/ccreport/43-9041.01

Cost of Program (When completed in normal time)
Tuition: $15,225
*Registration Fee: $75.00
*/**Student Tuition Recovery Fund: $37.50
Room and Board: Not available
Total Cost: $15,337.50

*Non-Refundable ** $2.50 for every $1000 rounded to the nearest $1000
Applicable only to California residents.

Median Loan Debt
Title IV Loan Debt: $9,500
Private Loan Debt: $0
Institutional Loan Debt: $0

Length of Program
36Weeks
30 Semester Credits
720 Clock Hours

Award: Medical Billing/Coding Diploma

Program Completion
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
Department of Education (DOE)
On-Time Graduation Rate: 74% – Colton, 58% – Victorville

Program Placement
July 1, 2009 to June 30, 2010
Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES)
Job Placement Rate: 74%