Medical Billing and Coding Assistant

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

1. Course Objective:

Accurate processing of health insurance claims has become more exacting and rigorous as health insurance plan options have rapidly expanded. These changes, combined with modifications in state and federal regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to healthcare personnel. Those responsible for processing health insurance claims require thorough instruction in all aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, payer requirements, state and federal regulations, abstracting of source documents, accurate completion of claims, and coding of diagnoses and procedures/services. Understanding Health Insurance provides the required info

clearly and comprehensively. The course was designed and revised to support core learning

objectives with chapter objectives, content, and assessments aligned to ensure students learn and practice the concepts and skills they’ll need on the job. 

Competencies to be achieved:

Develop the ability to elaborate on the personal qualities and job responsibilities of a Billing and Coding employee Assess the impact of OSHA and HIPAA in a medical office Describe different types of Health Insurance Obtain basic knowledge of Billing and Coding practices in the medical office Gain knowledge of various written and verbal communications needed in a medical office and apply knowledge in processing and maintaining patient medical records that pertain to patient accounts Demonstrate skills in filing insurance claims for the medical provider 

1. Total Cost of Program (include all costs to student including testing, licensure):

$ 4500

1. Provide a list of all books required for the program (even if cost of books is included in tuition): All material is online - no physical books required

1. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program (even if costs are included in tuition): Laptop or Computer

1. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status /Credential Verification:

Lori Brow

lorib@medcertify.com

(502) 909-0316

1. Direct Website link to the 

https://medcertify.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Medical-and-Coding-Assistant-1.pdf

1. Additional information:

Other requirements needed: High School Diploma

1. Refund Policy (provide a summary if Refund policy is not listed on school website):https://medcertify.com/cancellation-refund-policy/
   


2. Credentials: (The following questions must be answered along with a supporting explanation for each) Industry Recognized: (Developed and offered by, or endorsed by a nationally-recognized industry association or organization representing a sizeable portion of the industry sector)

Yes or No: YES

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization NAHP - NRCCS - Nationally Registered Certified Coding Specialist.

Stackable: (Part of a sequence of credentials)

Yes or No: NO

Career Pathway:

Portable: (Recognized in other geographical areas; by other educational institutions; or by other

industries/companies)

Yes or No (Explain): YES - Recognized nationally

Accredited Curriculum: (This is referring to the course being accredited, not the test or school)

Yes or No: NO

 Accrediting Agency and link to website: NA

1. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program.

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