Get the Skills to Become a Medical Billing and Coding Professional

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1 or 2 Year^{^*} Medical Billing and Coding Career Training in Toledo, OH

Are you someone who is analytically-minded? You can turn your talent for organization into a rewarding medical career. Davis University’s Medical Billing and Coding programs prepare you for an exciting future in a variety of interesting medical environments.

Become a Medical Billing and Coding Professional

Medical Billing and Coding professionals are highly valued members of many healthcare teams, ensuring that important personal medical documents are properly organized and maintained. They are responsible for using electronic health records, assigning codes for procedures, and using professional communication and conduct with patients and other health care professionals. They also have a thorough knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and various diagnoses of the human body.

Program Lengths

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma – 1 year*
Medical Billing and Coding Association Degree – 2 years*

Diploma Program

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma Program

: Medical Terminology

Identification of medical terminology elements, proper pronunciation, spelling, and medical abbreviations are the focus of the course.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Introduction to Medical Professions

The course introduces the student to the health care system, healthcare professions, ethics and law for the medical office. The student will learn how to maintain boundaries and respect in communication with other allied health professionals and patients. Medical asepsis, OSHA guidelines, and handwashing will be discussed and demonstrated.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Basic Billing and Coding

Students will be introduced to the medical billing cycle. Students will learn the importance of assigning proper codes and the effect it has on the payment process. A comprehensive review of health insurance coverage and completion of the CMS-1500 insurance form will be discussed in the class. Students will be introduced to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code books.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Anatomy and Physiology A

The focus of this course is the study of particular body systems, their structures, functions, diseases, disorders, treatment, and terminology pertaining to each system. Included will be anatomical descriptors and body directions, the cell, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and nervous systems. This course will focus on various diseases affecting the human body with the emphasis on disease definitions, etiology, diagnostic studies, and treatments.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Anatomy and Physiology B

The study of particular body systems, their structures, functions, diseases, disorders, treatment, and terminology pertaining to each system will be the focus of this course. Systems included will be the circulatory, blood, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine. This course will focus on various diseases affecting the human body with the emphasis on disease definitions, etiology, diagnostic studies, and treatments.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Coding and Applications A

This course teaches Current Procedural Terminology – CPT, published by the AMA and CMS, and used to report medical procedures and treatment along with ICD-10 when reporting disease, injuries, and external causes of disease as well as supplemental classifications of disease. The systems studied in this course include evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, general medicine, and Inpatient Coding.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Basic Billing and Coding; Co-requisite: Anatomy and Physiology A

: Coding and Applications B

This course teaches Current Procedural Terminology – CPT, published by the AMA and CMS, and used to report medical procedures and treatment along with numerical and alphabetical codes when reporting disease, injuries, and external causes of disease as well as supplemental classifications of disease using the ICD-10-CM code book. The systems studied in this course include modifiers, cardiovascular, hemic and lymphatic, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and nervous system.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Basic Billing and Coding; Co-requisite: Anatomy and Physiology B

: Electronic Health Records

This course will review the history of the electronic health record and current trends in the healthcare setting, and is designed to give students experience working with health information technology and electronic health records. The students will have hands-on experience working in an EHR system by creating an electronic medical record, creating electronic prescriptions and lab requisitions, performing electronic history, performing electronic scheduling functions, and documenting information regarding the professional encounter.

Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology

: Practice Management Software

This course introduces the student to medical billing software and how it is used in a medical practice. The student will manage the revenue cycle, document patient encounters, enter charges, submit electronic insurance claim forms, post payments, produce reports, and learn collection processes through utilization of patient management software. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of office professionalism along with procedures in managing office supplies and equipment and proper telephone techniques.

Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology

: Advanced Billing and Coding

This course instructs students to continue to master the analysis of medical records and assignment of codes for indexing diagnoses, symptoms, diagnostic tests, procedures, treatments, and to provide information for insurance claims. Students will become familiar with manual and electronic claim forms and the effect of assigning the proper code on the reimbursement process for various payers in the insurance industry.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Basic Billing and Coding, Coding and Applications A, and Coding and Applications B

: Medical Billing & Coding Capstone

Students will be provided the opportunity to utilize and reinforce the knowledge gained in coding and insurance billing with emphasis placed on practice and preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Billing Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. Eligibility requirements: completion of all required medical courses.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Advanced Billing and Coding. Co-requisite: Medical Billing and Coding Externship

: Medical Billing & Coding Externship

Medical Billing and Coding majors have an opportunity at the end of their program to utilize and enhance knowledge and skills while receiving hands-on working experience. The student, under supervision, will complete 90 hours of externship in a medical billing facility.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all medical courses, accumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher

Associate Degree Program

Medical Billing and Coding Associate Degree Program

: Medical Terminology

Identification of medical terminology elements, proper pronunciation, spelling, and medical abbreviations are the focus of the course.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Introduction to Medical Professions

The course introduces the student to the health care system, healthcare professions, ethics and law for the medical office. The student will learn how to maintain boundaries and respect in communication with other allied health professionals and patients. Medical asepsis, OSHA guidelines, and handwashing will be discussed and demonstrated.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Basic Billing and Coding

Students will be introduced to the medical billing cycle. Students will learn the importance of assigning proper codes and the effect it has on the payment process. A comprehensive review of health insurance coverage and completion of the CMS-1500 insurance form will be discussed in the class. Students will be introduced to Current Procedural Terminology (CPT), International Classification of Diseases (ICD10-CM), and Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) code books.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Anatomy and Physiology A

The focus of this course is the study of particular body systems, their structures, functions, diseases, disorders, treatment, and terminology pertaining to each system. Included will be anatomical descriptors and body directions, the cell, integumentary, musculoskeletal, respiratory, and nervous systems. This course will focus on various diseases affecting the human body with the emphasis on disease definitions, etiology, diagnostic studies, and treatments.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Anatomy and Physiology B

The study of particular body systems, their structures, functions, diseases, disorders, treatment, and terminology pertaining to each system will be the focus of this course. Systems included will be the circulatory, blood, lymphatic, digestive, urinary, reproductive, and endocrine. This course will focus on various diseases affecting the human body with the emphasis on disease definitions, etiology, diagnostic studies, and treatments.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): None

: Coding and Applications A

This course teaches Current Procedural Terminology – CPT, published by the AMA and CMS, and used to report medical procedures and treatment along with ICD-10 when reporting disease, injuries, and external causes of disease as well as supplemental classifications of disease. The systems studied in this course include evaluation and management, anesthesia, surgery, radiology, pathology, general medicine, and Inpatient Coding.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Basic Billing and Coding; Co-requisite: Anatomy and Physiology A

: Coding and Applications B

This course teaches Current Procedural Terminology – CPT, published by the AMA and CMS, and used to report medical procedures and treatment along with numerical and alphabetical codes when reporting disease, injuries, and external causes of disease as well as supplemental classifications of disease using the ICD-10-CM code book. The systems studied in this course include modifiers, cardiovascular, hemic and lymphatic, urinary, reproductive, endocrine, and nervous system.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Basic Billing and Coding; Co-requisite: Anatomy and Physiology B

: Electronic Health Records

This course will review the history of the electronic health record and current trends in the healthcare setting, and is designed to give students experience working with health information technology and electronic health records. The students will have hands-on experience working in an EHR system by creating an electronic medical record, creating electronic prescriptions and lab requisitions, performing electronic history, performing electronic scheduling functions, and documenting information regarding the professional encounter.

Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology

: Practice Management Software

This course introduces the student to medical billing software and how it is used in a medical practice. The student will manage the revenue cycle, document patient encounters, enter charges, submit electronic insurance claim forms, post payments, produce reports, and learn collection processes through utilization of patient management software. In addition, the student will gain an understanding of office professionalism along with procedures in managing office supplies and equipment and proper telephone techniques.

Credit Hours: 2
Prerequisite(s): Medical Terminology

: Advanced Billing and Coding

This course instructs students to continue to master the analysis of medical records and assignment of codes for indexing diagnoses, symptoms, diagnostic tests, procedures, treatments, and to provide information for insurance claims. Students will become familiar with manual and electronic claim forms and the effect of assigning the proper code on the reimbursement process for various payers in the insurance industry.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Basic Billing and Coding, Coding and Applications A, and Coding and Applications B

: Medical Billing & Coding Capstone

Students will be provided the opportunity to utilize and reinforce the knowledge gained in coding and insurance billing with emphasis placed on practice and preparation for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) or Certified Billing Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. Eligibility requirements: completion of all required medical courses.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Advanced Billing and Coding. Co-requisite: Medical Billing and Coding Externship

: Medical Insurance and Coding Externship

Medical Billing and Coding majors have an opportunity at the end of their program to utilize and enhance knowledge and skills while receiving hands-on working experience. The student, under supervision, will complete 90 hours of externship in a medical billing facility.

Credit Hours: 3
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of all medical courses, accumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher

: Spreadsheet Applications

This course provides all the tools necessary to create and use basic spreadsheet techniques employing Microsoft Excel. Concepts include preparing an Excel workbook, enter and edit data, inserting formulas, formatting the worksheet, create and edit charts and graphics, save and print workbooks.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

: Word Processing

This course introduces and develops the basic procedures of entering, editing, formatting, printing, and storing documents using word processing software. Also studied are intermediate procedures such as find and replace, bullets and numbering, tabs and tabbed columns, and headers and footers.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

: Introduction to Business

The student will study the basic concepts of business operations in our society and the various functions within a business enterprise. Topics such as business environment, management, organization, marketing, finance, economics and accounting are discussed in an introductory manner. This course is a valuable starting point for further business management study or an excellent review of the fundamentals of business.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

: Business Communications

This course will enable students to develop communication skills that will be effective in job placement, performance, career advancement, and organizational success. Students will develop effective writing, listening, presenting, and interview skills through the process of practice, application, and meaningful feedback. Students will learn the organizational skills necessary for success in contemporary technology-driven business environments. For maximum student benefit, this course should be taken in a student’s last quarter.

Credit Hours: 4
Prerequisite(s): Composition I; Forum on Technology and Resources

: Composition I

Students will gain a foundation for college level writing valuable for nearly any field. This course focuses not only on writing but also on reading and critically engaging various texts. Students will read and write essays with a variety of rhetorical purposes: Observing, explaining, investigating, evaluating, problem solving and arguing. Also includes library and electronic research culminating in research papers.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Forum on Technology and Resources

: Composition II

This course further develops students’ ability to write for academic and professional contexts with increased emphasis on argumentation and research. Requires students to evaluate, integrate, and document print and digital sources to produce a range of academic and multimodal texts, culminating in a fully documented research paper. Composition II is a blended course using both classroom and web-based learning platforms.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): Composition I with a grade of “C” or better or permission of the General Education Program Director; Forum on Technology and Resources

: COM— Communication Elective

: HUM— Humanities Elective

: Introductory Algebra I

This course is an introduction to algebra. The content will cover the study of operations on integers and rational number, the solution of equations with one and two unknown variables, linear equation, and coordinate graphing. Application problems are used extensively throughout the course.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

: SSC— Social Science Elective

: Forum on Technology and Resources

This interdisciplinary course empowers students to be successful by providing opportunities to cultivate skills needed to enhance their careers and to be capable life-long learners. Essential computer applications that enhance marketability are integrated with self-management skills, critical thinking, learning strategies, and time management. Students will research topics for written and oral reports and develop a career portfolio.

Credit Hours: 5
Prerequisite(s): None

Exciting Career Opportunities

Once you have completed your training as a Medical Billing and Coding professional, you will have the skills to pursue a variety of rewarding careers,

Medical Coder
Coding Specialist
Billing Reimbursement Specialist
Accounts Receivable Specialist
Account Representative
Intake Specialist
Medical Claims Analyst/Reviewer
Worker’s Compensation Claim Examiner
Health Claim Processor
And more!

The best way to see if Davis University is right for you is to come in and tour the school. You can see our facilities and meet with teachers and students. Schedule a Tour Now.

How Davis University Prepares You for Success

The Medical Billing and Coding programs at Davis University are specially tailored to get you into the field with confidence. Career training highlights your commitment and dedication and is a great way to showcase yourself to potential employers who are always looking for trained professionals.

During your Medical Billing and Coding classes, you will cover a variety of topics in many interesting and engaging courses, including,

Medical Terminology
Anatomy and Physiology
Coding and Applications
Electronic Health Records
Advanced Billing and Coding

At Davis University, you won’t be alone. Throughout Medical Billing and Coding school, you will be given exceptional support from your instructors who will help you to put your best foot forward into the job market.

Four Day Week

Davis University supports your life schedule, which is why classes only run Monday through Thursday. By having a shorter class week you can balance your schedule more easily, letting you focus on completing your Medical Billing and Coding training. You can relax knowing that you have an extra day every week to accommodate whatever obstacles life throws your way.

Externship and Career Services

Near the end of your training at Davis University, you will complete an externship, giving you the workplace confidence you need to pursue your career goals. Your externship will let you apply your new Medical Billing and Coding skills, and help you gain relevant work experience.

Davis University is dedicated to your employment success and provides you with resources to help you achieve a rewarding career, helping you worry less about getting into an exciting new career. The Career Services Office is your link to the Toledo medical community. You will have access to resume writing strategies, portfolio development, job search techniques, and more.

Financial Aid Support

Career training is one of the most valuable investments you can make. Davis University helps by making this process easier. Our Financial Aid advisors will work with you to build a plan of how you can fund your education. They will help you determine your eligibility and provide options for a Federal Pell Grant, student federal aid options, the Davis University plan, and more.

Is Rewarding Medical Billing and Coding Career Right For You? Get More Info…

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