Medical Billing & Coding Program
Billing, Coding, & Electronic Health Records Diploma
Medical Billing & Coding
Classes Start: April 29th
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Certified Billing & Coding Diploma Program
NHA® Accredited Billing, Coding, & Electronic Health Records Certification
Medical Billing & Coding Certification. 100% Online For You.
Jump into a career in medical billing and coding with our fully online program. No need to come to campus! We’re here in Hawaii to bring you an education that’s easy to access and easy to afford. Join a program that gives you the most for your time and money. We have a supportive community ready to welcome you.
Concerned about costs? Don’t worry! Click here for free financial aid help and information on tuition assistance programs. Enroll today! Begin your journey to a rewarding career in healthcare, making a real difference every day.
Worried about the application process? We make it stress-free. Learn more about our free resources and easy admissions.
What Separates Us From Other Colleges.
Affordable Education
We offer students the support they need. Free laptop computer, books, BLS/CPR training, & more, all for one affordable price that fits Hawai’i students.
PAYMENT PLANS
Guaranteed Financing
Our program offers what no other college can: Guaranteed Financing regardless of your credit past. We want to help you succeed.
We Support You Daily
Our staff and instructors understand the challenges you face. We’re there to help and support students every step of the way to help them get the job they deserve.
Job Placement Help
Students benefit from relationships with employers and our dedicated free job placement services. Enjoy job placement, resume creation, & more.
Classes Start: April 29th
In submitting this form I consent to being contacted by Career College of the Pacific by phone and text message. Your information is confidential and will only be used by the college for contact purposes.
Program Feature | Your Benefits |
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Certification | You're trained for two different NHA® certification exams: Certified Billing and Coding (CBCS) and Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). |
Financial Aid & Tuition Assistance | All students are guaranteed financial aid packages. 100% Financing is available with no money down and no payments until after you graduate for qualified students. Tuition Assistance is available through our TA partners like PACT & Alu Like. |
Instruction Method | 100% Online and Live Video Instruction |
Program Length | Billing and Coding is about 7 1/2 months long in total. |
What's Included | Your First NHA® Exam is Free. Free Laptop Computer for Student Use (Restrictions Apply), Books, Study Materials, & One-on-One Support. |
Program Schedule | The program is taught 100% online with discussion questions and projects due per module. |
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Course Details
Certified Medical Billing & Coding Program Details
Our NHA® CBCS Medical Billing and Coding program, which includes comprehensive training for the NHA® CEHRS Electronic Health Records Program, is expertly crafted for complete online delivery. This format ensures utmost flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to engage with the curriculum and acquire essential skills at your convenience. The program thoroughly prepares you for the NHA® Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam and the NHA® Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) examination.
Being entirely online, the program is designed for those who need a learning schedule that fits around their lifestyle, without compromising the depth and quality of the educational experience. It meticulously covers all critical aspects of medical billing, coding, and electronic health records management, ensuring you are not just prepared for the certification exams but are also equipped with practical, real-world skills essential for your professional career. We are committed to providing a supportive, engaging online learning environment and are here to guide you through every step of your educational journey.
Program Length | Approximately 7 Months with Flexible Class Time Options |
Instruction Method | 100% Online Learning |
Certification | You’re trained for two different NHA® certification exams: Medical Billing and Coding (CBCS) and Electronic Health Records (CEHRS) |
What's Included | Your first NHA® exam is free, along with a free laptop computer for student use (restrictions apply), scrubs, books, study materials, and personalized one-on-one support. |
Example Classes | Medical Billing and Health Insurance, CPT & HCPCS Coding Systems, Career & Certification Prep |
Classes Start: April 29th
In submitting this form I consent to being contacted by Career College of the Pacific by phone and text message. Your information is confidential and will only be used by the college for contact purposes.
Tuition
Affordable Tuition
At Career College of the Pacific, we believe in making education accessible. That’s why we offer comprehensive financial aid solutions and flexible payment plans to ensure every student can afford the quality education they deserve.
Career College of the Pacific | Other Hawai'i Colleges | |
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100% Money Back Guarantee | Yes | No |
Guaranteed Student Financing | Yes | No |
Flexible Payment Plans | Yes | Partial |
Enrollment Fees | None | $100 - $200 |
Textbooks and Materials | Included | No |
Access to Online Resources | Included | Partial |
Financial Aid Counseling | Included | Included |
Career Placement Services | Lifetime Guarantee | Partial |
Classes Start: April 29th
In submitting this form I consent to being contacted by Career College of the Pacific by phone and text message. Your information is confidential and will only be used by the college for contact purposes.
Lab & Externship
Lab & Externship (Clinicals)
No Externship Required: Our NHA® CBCS Medical Billing and Coding program, inclusive of the NHA® CEHRS Electronic Health Records Program, is uniquely structured to provide a comprehensive educational experience entirely online, without the requirement for clinical or externship hours. This innovative approach allows you to immerse yourself in the intricacies of billing, coding, and electronic health records management through a flexible, interactive online learning platform. The curriculum is meticulously designed to ensure you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in these fields, all while accommodating your personal schedule and lifestyle. This means you can focus on mastering your profession without the logistical concerns of in-person clinical or externship commitments, paving a convenient and efficient path towards your certification and career advancement.
Admissions Requirements
Admissions Requirements
Starting your journey to become a certified medical assistant at Career College of the Pacific is an exciting step, and here’s how you can begin:
Your Educational Foundation: Make sure you’ve finished high school or have a GED or equivalent. It’s the first big step and sets the foundation for your future learning.
Let’s Talk: Next, you’ll have a chat with one of our friendly admissions counselor. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know each other, talk about what the program involves, and how it can help you achieve your career goals.
Make It Official: The final step? Fill out and submit your application to the Medical Assisting program. It’s more than just paperwork; it’s the moment you start your journey towards an exciting and fulfilling career in healthcare.
Your Career
Your New Career
Imagine building a fulfilling career in the beating heart of Hawaii’s healthcare system, where your code translates to accurate care and financial stability for patients and providers. As a Medical Coder and Biller, you’ll hold the key to unlocking a world of exciting opportunities.
Sharpen Your Edge:
- Master the Language: Completing a certification program equips you with the crucial skills and knowledge to excel. Imagine deciphering diagnoses, procedures, and medical jargon like a seasoned translator, opening doors to top-tier positions and earning potential.
- Expertise in Demand: Hawaii’s growing healthcare landscape craves skilled coders and billers. Picture yourself contributing to:
- Thriving Hospitals: Navigate the dynamic world of inpatient care, ensuring accurate reimbursement and seamless patient journeys.
- Bustling Clinics: Partner with medical professionals in diverse settings, playing a vital role in efficient operations and accurate documentation.
- Private Practices: Become the backbone of personalized care, ensuring financial stability and smooth claims processing for individual healthcare providers.
Beyond the Paycheck:
Being a Medical Coder and Biller in Hawaii is more than just a job; it’s a respected and valued profession. Imagine employers recognizing your expertise as the foundation for accurate reimbursements, efficient systems, and ultimately, quality patient care. It’s a career that inspires continuous learning, personal growth, and professional satisfaction.
Choose More Than a Job, Choose a Meaningful Impact:
By embarking on this path, you’ll be more than just an employee; you’ll be a vital cog in the healthcare machine, ensuring smooth financial operations and accurate medical records.
Certified Medical Billing & Coding Program Details
Our NHA® CBCS Medical Billing and Coding program, which includes comprehensive training for the NHA® CEHRS Electronic Health Records Program, is expertly crafted for complete online delivery. This format ensures utmost flexibility and accessibility, allowing you to engage with the curriculum and acquire essential skills at your convenience. The program thoroughly prepares you for the NHA® Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam and the NHA® Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS) examination.
Being entirely online, the program is designed for those who need a learning schedule that fits around their lifestyle, without compromising the depth and quality of the educational experience. It meticulously covers all critical aspects of medical billing, coding, and electronic health records management, ensuring you are not just prepared for the certification exams but are also equipped with practical, real-world skills essential for your professional career. We are committed to providing a supportive, engaging online learning environment and are here to guide you through every step of your educational journey.
Program Length | Approximately 7 Months with Flexible Class Time Options |
Instruction Method | 100% Online Learning |
Certification | You’re trained for two different NHA® certification exams: Medical Billing and Coding (CBCS) and Electronic Health Records (CEHRS) |
What's Included | Your first NHA® exam is free, along with a free laptop computer for student use (restrictions apply), scrubs, books, study materials, and personalized one-on-one support. |
Example Classes | Medical Billing and Health Insurance, CPT & HCPCS Coding Systems, Career & Certification Prep |
Classes Start: April 29th
In submitting this form I consent to being contacted by Career College of the Pacific by phone and text message. Your information is confidential and will only be used by the college for contact purposes.
Affordable Tuition
At Career College of the Pacific, we believe in making education accessible. That’s why we offer comprehensive financial aid solutions and flexible payment plans to ensure every student can afford the quality education they deserve.
Career College of the Pacific | Other Hawai'i Colleges | |
---|---|---|
100% Money Back Guarantee | Yes | No |
Guaranteed Student Financing | Yes | No |
Flexible Payment Plans | Yes | Partial |
Enrollment Fees | None | $100 - $200 |
Textbooks and Materials | Included | No |
Access to Online Resources | Included | Partial |
Financial Aid Counseling | Included | Included |
Career Placement Services | Lifetime Guarantee | Partial |
Lab & Externship (Clinicals)
No Externship Required: Our NHA® CBCS Medical Billing and Coding program, inclusive of the NHA® CEHRS Electronic Health Records Program, is uniquely structured to provide a comprehensive educational experience entirely online, without the requirement for clinical or externship hours. This innovative approach allows you to immerse yourself in the intricacies of billing, coding, and electronic health records management through a flexible, interactive online learning platform. The curriculum is meticulously designed to ensure you gain the knowledge and skills necessary to excel in these fields, all while accommodating your personal schedule and lifestyle. This means you can focus on mastering your profession without the logistical concerns of in-person clinical or externship commitments, paving a convenient and efficient path towards your certification and career advancement.
Limited Time Offer
No Enrollment Fees
Admissions Requirements
Starting your journey to become a certified medical assistant at Career College of the Pacific is an exciting step, and here’s how you can begin:
Your Educational Foundation: Make sure you’ve finished high school or have a GED or equivalent. It’s the first big step and sets the foundation for your future learning.
Let’s Talk: Next, you’ll have a chat with one of our friendly admissions counselor. It’s a great opportunity for us to get to know each other, talk about what the program involves, and how it can help you achieve your career goals.
Make It Official: The final step? Fill out and submit your application to the Medical Assisting program. It’s more than just paperwork; it’s the moment you start your journey towards an exciting and fulfilling career in healthcare.
Classes Start: April 29th
In submitting this form I consent to being contacted by Career College of the Pacific by phone and text message. Your information is confidential and will only be used by the college for contact purposes.
Your New Career
Imagine building a fulfilling career in the beating heart of Hawaii’s healthcare system, where your code translates to accurate care and financial stability for patients and providers. As a Medical Coder and Biller, you’ll hold the key to unlocking a world of exciting opportunities.
Sharpen Your Edge:
- Master the Language: Completing a certification program equips you with the crucial skills and knowledge to excel. Imagine deciphering diagnoses, procedures, and medical jargon like a seasoned translator, opening doors to top-tier positions and earning potential.
- Expertise in Demand: Hawaii’s growing healthcare landscape craves skilled coders and billers. Picture yourself contributing to:
- Thriving Hospitals: Navigate the dynamic world of inpatient care, ensuring accurate reimbursement and seamless patient journeys.
- Bustling Clinics: Partner with medical professionals in diverse settings, playing a vital role in efficient operations and accurate documentation.
- Private Practices: Become the backbone of personalized care, ensuring financial stability and smooth claims processing for individual healthcare providers.
Beyond the Paycheck:
Being a Medical Coder and Biller in Hawaii is more than just a job; it’s a respected and valued profession. Imagine employers recognizing your expertise as the foundation for accurate reimbursements, efficient systems, and ultimately, quality patient care. It’s a career that inspires continuous learning, personal growth, and professional satisfaction.
Choose More Than a Job, Choose a Meaningful Impact:
By embarking on this path, you’ll be more than just an employee; you’ll be a vital cog in the healthcare machine, ensuring smooth financial operations and accurate medical records.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Your online medical billing, medical coding, and electronic health records program is affordable, supportive, and available according to your schedule.
- Success starts with topics such as e-book learning, time management, and becoming certified in career-critical workplace soft skills.
- Students are confident and prepared to take certification exams in about 8 months or less.
- You can work from home and take all your classes online.
At Career College of the Pacific, our meticulously structured NHA® CBCS Medical Billing and Coding program, incorporating the NHA® CEHRS Electronic Health Records Program, is designed to guide you toward becoming a proficient medical billing and coding specialist in just over 7 months. This program, delivered entirely online, merges in-depth theoretical knowledge with practical skills essential in today’s healthcare settings. Our curriculum is tailored to cover all facets of medical billing, coding, and electronic health record management, ensuring comprehensive preparation for the NHA® certification exams.
As the program requires no clinical or externship experience, you can navigate the learning journey at your own pace, balancing your studies with personal commitments. Upon completion, you will possess the critical competencies, in-depth understanding, and confidence to excel in the certification exams, paving your way to a successful career in medical billing and coding with Career College of the Pacific.
- Gathering/reviewing essential information
- Verifying required documentation before patient information is released
- Preventing fraud/abuse by auditing billing
- Supporting coding and billing process
- Assigning codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Submitting claims for reimbursement
- Auditing billing
- Coaching healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement
- Auditing patient records for compliance
- Abstracting clinical information for reports
- Performing basic coding to submit reimbursement claims
- Processing Release of Information (ROI) requests for medical records
- Reviewing patient demographic and insurance information
- Discussing patient information with physicians and insurance professionals
Imagine a career where you’re not just supporting the healthcare system, but thriving within it. As a Medical Coder and Biller in Hawaii, you’ll translate medical records into financial success, securing excellent earnings while making a real difference in patients’ lives.
Code Your Way to Financial Security:
- Competitive Salaries: In Hawaii, the median annual salary for medical coders and billers is $51,480, significantly higher than the national average. With experience and certifications, salary potential can soar to over $68,000.
- Job Security: The Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 9% growth in medical coding and billing jobs across the U.S. between 2020 and 2030, meaning high demand and secure career prospects.
More Than Just a Dollar Sign:
- Variety and Flexibility: Work in your choice of setting, from bustling hospitals to serene clinics or even remotely from the comfort of your home.
- Meaningful Impact: Ensure accurate billing and coding, contributing to optimal patient care and financial stability for healthcare providers.
- Continuous Learning: Stay at the forefront of the healthcare industry with ongoing training and development opportunities.
Invest in Your Future, Start Coding Today:
Our comprehensive certification program equips you with the essential skills and knowledge to excel in this exciting field. Learn from industry experts, master medical terminology, and gain hands-on experience with real-world scenarios.
Don’t wait, unlock your earning potential and embark on a rewarding career in Medical Coding and Billing. Contact us today and start coding your way to success!
Specialization:
- Compliance and Auditing: Develop expertise in medical coding regulations and conduct audits to ensure accurate coding and compliance.
- Revenue Cycle Management: Manage the financial aspects of patient care, from coding and claims submission to payment collection and denials management.
- Healthcare Informatics: Use your coding skills and understanding of medical records to work with technology systems and data analysis in healthcare.
- Medical Education: Train future medical coders and billers by developing and delivering educational programs at colleges or healthcare institutions.
Leadership and Management:
- Coding Supervisor: Oversee a team of coders and billers, ensuring accuracy, efficiency, and compliance with regulations.
- Practice Manager: Manage the administrative and financial operations of a medical practice, utilizing your understanding of coding and billing.
- Healthcare Consultant: Provide expertise in coding, billing, and compliance to healthcare organizations on a consulting basis.
Further Education and Licensure:
- Registered Health Information Administrator (RHIA): Advance your knowledge of medical records and healthcare information systems with a bachelor’s degree and national certification.
- Certified Medical Coder (CMC): Earn a nationally recognized coding certification to enhance your job prospects and earning potential.
- Coding Instructor: Obtain further certifications and training to become a qualified instructor for medical coding programs.
Remember, the specific options for career advancement will depend on individual aspirations, skillsets, and educational qualifications. Encourage your students to explore various pathways and resources to identify the best fit for their career goals.