Medical Coding and Billing Certificate

• How to code patient visits with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
• How to obtain pre-authorization and complete insurance forms
• How to troubleshoot unpaid claims to get proper reimbursement
• How to post payments and collect unpaid balances

• Accurately code diagnoses and procedures in physician offices and outpatient settings
• Obtain proper preauthorization for patient visits and procedures
• Prepare insurance forms and submit claims for payment
• Update patient accounts to reflect payment from insurance companies and patients

In this One-Year Certificate Program, you will acquire essential skills that allow you to evaluate and interpret medical reports to accurately code diagnoses, services and procedures that have been provided to patients. Additionally, you will learn how to process patient billing from the time the patient makes an appointment until the bill is paid in full. You may find employment in a variety of settings including physician practices, hospitals, diagnostic centers, insurance companies and medical billing companies.

Allegany College of Maryland is an educational partner with the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Graduates of the Medical Administrative Assistant Medical Coding and Billing Certificate will have the knowledge and competence required to take the AAPC Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.

The Medical Coding and Billing program at ACM is designated as a Health Manpower Shortage Program by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC).