Medical Billing and Coding
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) training course will prepare you to successfully pass the CBCS examination through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and directly enter the healthcare field. The CBCS program offers students both theoretical and practical training.
Become a Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
Billing and Coding Specialists have an expansive range of opportunities for employment. The skills learned through the NHA CBCS certification are essential to hospitals, physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities, insurance companies and consulting firms.
Learn the following skills:
- Gather/review essential patient information
- Verify required documentation before patient information is released.
- Prevent fraud/abuse by auditing billing
- Support coding and billing process
- Assign codes for diagnoses and procedures
- Submit claims for reimbursement
- Coach healthcare providers to achieve optimal reimbursement
Upcoming Dates
Spring 2023 Session Dates (Online course)
Feb. 27 - June 26, 2023
Mondays/Wednesdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
April 11 - Aug. 8, 2023
Tuesdays/Thursdays, 6:30 - 9:30 p.m.
Registration (currently open)
To maintain a low teacher-to-student ratio, seating is limited. We only accept 20 applicants into this program.
Cost
The total cost of the course is $4,300. Our courses offer financial assistance in Sallie Mae loan, payment plans, Workforce Solutions (contact your nearest Texas Workforce Center) and MyCAA (Military spouses).