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Course Descriptions Medical Billing and Insurance Coding Medical Billing and Insurance Coding Diploma Instructional Weeks: Normal Time to Complete: Delivery Method Offered: Program Objective 36 43 Hybrid and In -Residence* Upon completion of this program, students will be prepared for an entry-level medical billing or coding position in the health care industry. Positions are available in clinics, hospitals, and private practices. Students are trained to code medical procedures and diagnoses, complete insurance claim forms and assess patient records for claims reimbursement. The program is 36 weeks long and consists of eight modules. Tests and/or quizzes are administered weekly during each didactic module; however, there Is no final examination for the program. The eighth module is spent in an extemship consisting of 250 hours of on-the-job training at an approved extern employment site in the community. Career Outcomes (SOC Code: 29-2071.00) This program prepares students for positions such as Hospital Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Office Billing and Coding, Claims Examiner, Insurance Company Reviewer, Clinic Billing and Coding, or Medical Insurance Claims Processor. Program Outlines: ACCET3 Accredited Campuses Module Course Clock Semester Course Title Hours3 Credit Units Number MB 110 Insurance Billing 80 4 MB 120 Insurance Coding 80 4 Principles MB 130 Medical Law and Ethics 80 4 MB 140 Documentation and 80 4 Records MB 150 Medical Billing & 80 4 Collections MB 160 Insurance Practices 8o 4 MB 170 Medical Office Procedures 80 4 MB 190 Externshlp 250 5.55 Totals Clock Hours/Semester 810 33.54 Credits ACCSC2 Accredited Campuses Module Course Clock Semester Course Title Hours3 Credit Units Number MB 110 Insurance Billing 80 4 MB 120 Insurance Coding 80 4 Principles MB 130 Medical Law and Ethics 80 4 MB 140 Documentation and 80 4 Records MB 150 Medical Billing & 80 4 Collections MB 160 Insurance Practices s0 4 MB 170 Medical Office Procedures 80 4 MB 190 Externship 250 5.50 Totals Clock Hours/Semester 810 33.50 Credits r ACCET campuses: Garden Grove (Anaheim), Chula Vista, West Covina, Huntington Park, Ontario, Oceanside (San Marcos), Stockton & Encino 2ACCSC campuses: Bakersfield, Fresno, Gardena, Riverside & Sacramento 3An additional 80 hours of outside work Is assigned for each didactic module *In -Residence offered to VA students only E t