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May 31, 2024
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2023-2024 Surry Community College Catalog
Medical Billing and Coding Workforce Career Certificate
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Course Description
This four-month Medical Billing and Coding Certificate course prepares students for entry-level healthcare billing and coding positions. Additional information: https://surry.edu/areas-of-study/workforce-training/allied-health.
Program Learning Outcomes
Medical Billing and Coding students will:
- Be proficient using medical terminology and vocabulary unique to the medical profession.
- Understand various classification methods for coding patient information needed for insurance reimbursement and patient medical history.
- Be able to identify and examine the five major health insurance carriers.
- Be able to complete claim forms for each of the major health insurance carriers.
- Be able to code medical services and diagnoses using ICD, CPT, HCPCS coding books with correct definition, spelling, and pronunciation of body systems.
Upon completion of this course, individuals should be able to apply for positions in hospital billing departments, physician practices, and insurance companies.
Instructional Format
Hybrid. Some face-to-face class meetings as well as online instruction.
Contact
Tiffany Hanes, RN
Email: hanestr@surry.edu
Phone: (336) 386-3366
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Medical Billing and Coding Workforce Certificate
- OST - 3150 Medical Billing and Coding (WTCE) *
Cost may not include associated textbooks or supplies.
Virginia residents pay the same tuition rate as in-state students.
*Students should contact Tiffany Hanes concerning details on articulation.
Certification Testing:
American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
Additional testing information:
www.ahima.org
www.aapc.com
Grant and Scholarship Opportunities Available
 Complete the form at www.surry.edu/funding and a counselor will review your information and contact you concerning eligibility for funding assistance.
For funding questions contact:
financialaid@surry.edu
(336) 386-3264
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