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Full Distance Education Program
The Medical Billing and Coding (MBC) program will prepare students to work as a medical biller in a variety of healthcare settings. The program will cover a number of subject areas including medical billing, basic medical coding, medical insurance, HIPAA, and electronic health records. MBC courses are taught fully online.
Students will learn how to file claims, complete insurance forms, solve insurance billing problems, appeal denied claims, and utilize a variety of generic billing forms. They will also learn how to assign diagnostic and procedural codes using the ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding systems. MBC Graduates will demonstrate behaviors consistent with professional standards and will meet employer expectations for an entry-level position.
Online Classes
The Medical Billing and Coding program is taught using an online learning environment. All academic courses and labs will be taught fully online via a Learning Management System (LMS). Practical training will take place at a clinical site. Online classes will be taught synchronously. Synchronous instruction is real-time instruction that requires students to attend classes at scheduled times.
Clinical Internship
The Medical Billing and Coding program requires students to complete 80 clinical hours. Students will be placed at a clinical site by the AIMS Internship Department. The internship is designed to provide practical training in a real work environment; students will have a mentor who trains and guides them. Prior to enrolling, out-of-state students must confirm the availability of a clinical site in their home or neighboring state.
