Medical Billing & Coding Careers

This is the foundational course and pre‐requisite for the Certificate in Administrative Medical Coding and Billing (In‐person program). Knowledge of Medical Terminology and Anatomy is essential in any medical setting. This course introduces the foundations of medical language and human anatomy as it applies to medical coders, billers and office personnel. Prefixes, suffixes, diagnostic and medical terms will be covered as well as human anatomy in illustration form. The overview and discussion of body systems and diseases will be covered. 38104 is one of four required classes to obtain certificate. If an individual has taken this course at another institution in the last 5 years, course can be waived with review of Program Supervisor. NOTE: Required textbook Medical Terminology and Anatomy for Coding; 3rd edition by Betsy J. Shiland ISBN‐13: 978‐0323427951] is included in tuition and will be distributed when class starts.

Course Number: 38104 | Cost: $1,089

This is an intense CPT coding course. Begin at the basic level, where students gain an understanding and foundation of CPT‐4 coding, then progress into evaluation, management, and surgery sections, followed by all other organ and body systems. The course concludes at the advanced level by coding from the medical record documentation. There will also be a complete review of modifiers. Prerequisite: Course #38104 Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy for Coders. NOTE: Includes the cost of the required textbook AMA CPT® 2018 Professional Edition [ISBN: 978‐1‐62202‐600‐5 or AAPC ISBN:978‐1‐6220‐2400‐1] PLEASE CALL Registration at (505) 277‐0077 ext. 1 for information on enrolling.

Course Number: 38102 | Cost: $1,089

This is an intense ICD‐10‐CM coding course, which starts with the format and convention behind the International Classification of Diseases, then builds upon these coding fundamentals until the student can code complex diagnoses from the medical record documentation. Prerequisite: Course #38104 Medical Terminology and Human Anatomy for Coders. NOTE: Tuition includes the cost of the required textbook: 2019 ICD‐10‐CM Expert for Providers and Facilities and will be distributed in class. Please call Registration at (505) 277‐0077 ext. 1 for information on enrolling.

Course Number: 38105 | Cost: $1,089

Prepare for a variety of administrative positions in the medical industry, including Admitting Clerk, Medical Biller, Claims Processor and Medical Front Office. Learn third-party payer billing, state and federal rules and regulations, compliance issues, HIPAA, patient record keeping, patient registration, and scheduling. Review reimbursement methodologies, fee schedule reimbursement and charge-master issues, along with an introduction to CPT-4 and ICD-10 coding systems. Course materials included in course fee.

Course Number: 38110 | Cost: TBA

There are many areas of study including Medical Terminology/Anatomy, CPT, ICD‐10 and HCPCS coding that examinees must have a solid understanding of in order to successfully pass the certified professional coder (CPC) exam. This course is for students who have successfully completed a UNMCE coding program and is designed as preparation for the next step, taking the CPC certification exam. General preparation and test strategies will be reviewed. 150 test questions similar to what in on the real exam will be covered with answers and rationales. NOTE: This is not a coding class. Current CPT, ICD‐10 and HCPCS books are required. Prerequisite: students must have completed a UNMCE CPT and ICD‐10 program course (in class or on line)

Course Number: 38113 | Cost: $349

This course covers level II of the HSPCS coding system. HCPCS level II is a standardized coding system that is used primarily to identify products, supplies, and services not included in the CPT codes, such as ambulance services and durable medical equipment, injections, prosthetics, orthotics, and supplies (DMEPOS). A complete review of HCPCS level II modifiers and their relationship to CPT-4 codes will also be covered. A basic knowledge of CPT coding is desired. Required text: Will print on your enrollment confirmation.

Course Number: 38120 | Cost: TBA

Healthcare is a topic on everyone's mind. The important work of the medical coder and billing specialist is to connect services with payment options. The changes over the last two years and the expansion of services makes a certified medical coders essential to the organization. Coders can work in hospitals, physician's offices or remotely as a self-employed contractor. Join Lupe Chavez, our instructor for the Certificate in Administrative Medical Coding and Billing, to learn about the opportunities for becoming certified and how this certificate program can be your first step into the health care world. This is a FREE event.

Course Number: 38030 | Cost: TBA

This five hour fast paced boot camp will prepare students to take the CPC® national certification exam. All sections of the exam will be reviewed and testing techniques/tools will be covered. The boot camp will conclude with a timed mock exam. Students must bring their current editions of the CPT-4, HCPCS and ICD-10 coding books. Course material is included in course fee. Prerequisite: Courses #38104, #38102, #38105 or equivalent

Course Number: 38112 | Cost: TBA