ACE 981 - MEDICAL CODING & BILLING

Institution:

Delaware State University

Subject:

Adult and Continuing Education

Description:

Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest growing careers in the healthcare industry today! The need for professionals who understand how to code healthcare services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement is growing substantially. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices and other healthcare providers all depend on medical billing and coding for insurance carrier reimbursement. This bill and coding program delivers the skills students need to solve insurance billing and coding problems. This course is designed to prepare students to sit for various national certification exams including those from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) and the American Health Information Association (AHIMA).

Credits:

5.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.desu.edu

Phone Number:

(302) 857-6060

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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