2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog 
    
    May 18, 2025  
2025-2026 Surry Community College Catalog

Medical Billing and Coding Workforce Certificate


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Certificate Description

This four-month Medical Billing and Coding Certificate course prepares students for entry-level healthcare billing and coding positions.

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

Dr. Yvonne Johnson

Dean of Health Sciences

Email: johnsony@surry.edu

Phone: (336) 386-3368

Additional information: https://surry.edu/areas-of-study/workforce-training/allied-health

 

Medical Billing and Coding Workforce Certificate


Certification Testing:


Certification Testing:

American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)

Additional testing information:

www.ahima.org
www.aapc.com

Financial Aid Opportunities Available


Financial aid is available to eligible students: https://surry.edu/paying-for-college/financial-aid/
Contact: financialaid@surry.edu or (336) 386-3341 for more information.

Virginia residents pay the same rate as in-state students.

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