Jean Butler
Phone number:
720-423-4717
Email:
Medical Coding and Billing Program
The Medical Coding and Billing Program will teach you skills in coding as it pertains to patient diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. This detail-oriented task requires a good understanding of medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology, as well as proficiency in proper use of the ICD-CM, CPT, and HCPCS code books. The Medical Coding program can be completed in the classroom, online, or a combination of the two.
Why consider medical billing/coding?
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Work in a physician's office or clinic |
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Work in the front office or in the back |
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Careers offer flexible work hours |
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Gain experience with hands-on training |
What's the average pay for medical billing/coding jobs?
Job Title
Hourly Pay
Annual Salary
Receptionist/entry-level Medical Clerical
$12.99
$27,020
Billing Clerks, Medical Record Clerks, Medical Secretaries
$16.37
$34,050
Experienced Medical Secretaries
$19.34
$40,230
What types of jobs can I choose to learn?
Claim reviewer
Coder facility based
Coder physician based
Coding consultant
Coding specialist
Coding supervisor
Coding training
Compliance audit specialist
Educator
Insurance manager
Medical billing clerk
Medical bill & account collector
Medical posting clerk
Medical records supervisor
Medical office manager
What types of companies can I work for?
Insurance companies
Nursing homes
Billing agencies
Peer review organizations
Sheriff's departments
Physician's offices
Hospitals
FBI
Universities
Consulting firms
Lawyer's offices
Accreditation agencies
Home health agencies
Public health departments
Employment contractors- temporary help
What's the average pay for medical billing/coding jobs?
Job Title
Hourly Pay
Annual Salary
Receptionist/entry-level Medical Clerical
$12.99
$27,020
Billing Clerks, Medical Record Clerks, Medical Secretaries
$16.37
$34,050
Experienced Medical Secretaries
$19.34
$40,230
Financial Aid
Financial Aid Office: 720-423-4744
Financial Aid Fax: 720-423-4903
Hours: M-W 8am-6pm; TH-F 8am-3pm
Note: Not all programs qualify. Please click on the Cost tab to see if your program qualifies.
Required Courses
| Course Title | Course Code | Notes |
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| Advanced Medical Terminology |
HPR 208 |
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| Basic Anatomy And Physiology |
BIO 106 |
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| Intermediate Coding |
MOT 210 |
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| Introduction to CPT-4 Coding |
MOT 208 |
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| Introduction to ICD-9 Coding |
MOT 209 |
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| Practicum |
MOT 288 |
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| Medical Terminology |
HPR 178 |
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| Medical Records |
MOT 139 |
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| CPT Coding Basic Principles |
HIT 241 |
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Events
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Closed: No Classes, Registration Closed Time: 12:00am |
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Closed: Memorial Day Time: 12:00am |
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Closed: Memorial Day Time: 12:00am |
