Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable skills gain
Method of Delivery
Online, e-learning, or distance learning
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours, Weekends
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
A. Description: Two courses: UHIT 101 (8 modules) and the 21stCentury Skillscourse, Creative Problem Solving, are designed to prepare students for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification exam with the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) for positions such as Medical Billing Specialists, Health Information Technologists, and Medical Coding Specialists.
Learners will receive an overview of medical terminology, health insurance, medical billing, and an introduction to medical coding that includes ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II. This includes learning the rules and regulations mandated by legislation and overseen by federal agencies such as Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA), and Health Information Technology for Economic and Clinical Health (HITECH) laws. Students will learn what information needs to be collected from patients, apply information to billing claims such as the CMS-1500 form, understand the Explanation of Benefit (EOB), Remittance Advice (RAs), and Medicare Summary Notice (MSN).
Competencies:
• Apply policies and procedures for the use of data required in health care reimbursement.
• Evaluate the revenue cycle management process.
• Explain the organization of the ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS tabular lists, indices, tables, and guidelines.
• Apply ICD-10-CM and CPT/HCPCS codes according to current guidelines.
• Apply word structures to divide and build medical words.
• Apply medical terminology to each body system.
There are four domains (areas) listed in the CEHRS Test Plan:
1. The revenue cycle and regulatory compliance
2. Insurance eligibility and other payer requirements
3. Coding and coding guidelines
4. Billing and reimbursement
**** Take the PimaFastTrack: HIT: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist program in addition to this program and receive a reduced rate for BOTH programs—$2,995.00.
B. Total Cost of Program: In-state = 2,095.00; out-of-state = 2,095.00
C. List of books: (3) 2023 ICD-10-CM Expert for Physicians with Guidelines (Spiral), ISBN: 9781622548286; 2023 CPT Professional (Spiral) and E/M Companion Bundle; 2023 HCPCS Level II Expert (Spiral), ISBN: 9781622548200
D. List of supplies required: Access to a reliable computer and Internet access
E. WIOA contact: Sharon Macias; smacias3@pima.edu; 520-724-7653
F. Website link: https://ce.pima.edu/training/health-professions/
G. Additional information:
Background check required: Most often, yes, for employment purposes.
A fingerprint clearance card may be required for County funding approval.
Other requirements needed: No additional requirements for the program. However, immunizations and vaccinations may be needed by an employer, this could include TB testing, Covid vaccination, MMR, and Hepatitis B.
H. Refund policy: No refunds after day one in program.
I. Credentials:
Industry-recognized: Yes; Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS); https://www.nhanow.com/certification/nha-certifications/medical-billing-and-coding-specialist-(cbcs)
Stackable: Yes; Yes, the Medical Billing and Coding Certificate and Health Information Technology AAS Degree
Portable: Yes: Training is recognized in other geographic areas
Accredited Curriculum: No
J. Credential Attainment Rate: This is a new program. In 12 months, we will document how many people participated in the program. In 24 months, we will document how many people completed the program and how many people earned certifications
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
16
Hours
3
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Various PCC Campus Locations, Tucson, Arizona
Local WIB
6 - ARIZONA@WORK - Pima
Name of Credential
CBCS, if exam is passed
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Program is WIOA eligible
Refund Policy
No refund after the first day of the program.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
In-State/District Tuition
$2,095.00 Take the PimaFastTrack: HIT: Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist program in addition to this program and receive a reduced rate for BOTH programs—$2,695.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,095.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,095.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,095.00
