Medical billers/coders are responsible for assigning codes to diagnoses and procedures in order to ensure proper financial reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies. Medical billers/coders, also called insurance coders or claims specialists, use a universally recognized coding system and must ensure correct code selection for compliance with federal regulations and insurance requirements.
Students are required to complete an 80 hour unpaid externship in an area clinic or medical office. The externship is scheduled after all course work is completed.

Admission Requirements:
• High School diploma or GED
• Complete the WorkKeys assessment

Required Prior to Externship:
• Pass FBI/BCI background check
• Required immunizations: Physical with TB (one-step) skin test

Certifications:
• Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS)
• Health Care Provider CPR/First Aid

College Credit Available:
   Contact the program coordinator for details.

Program Costs:
• Application Fee/WorkKeys Assessment - $60 (non-refundable)
• Tuition: $7,200 (Includes: textbooks, 1 set of scrubs, FBI/BCI background check, testing fee. Program fees subject to change due to unanticipated price increases.)

Program Start/End Dates*:
Classes meet Monday thru Thursday, 5:00 – 10:00pm
 
• 03.06.2012 - 02.12.2013 
      *Note: The 80 hour externship is scheduled after the program end date.

Contact Person/Registration
Call the Program Coordinator: 513-932-8145, Ext. 5340.

See the How to Enroll in a Full Time Program section of the Adult Education website for details.

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See more information on our Greentree Health Science Academy: http://www.greentreehealthacademy.org/

Gainful Employment Statistics for Program Completers 2009-2010
Program Tuition:  $6,480
Textbooks & Supplies:  Included
Median Loan Debt:  $7,600
CIP Code:  51.0707
SOC Code:  29-2071
On-time Completion Rate:  100%
Placement Rate:  100%
O-net Link: http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos103.htm