Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing
Attend an information meeting to learn about the Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing Online Professional Study Program.
Sign up now.
Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing: Online Professional Study Program
Participants in the program will be taught:
- About the healthcare coding and billing industry, medical coding and billing.
- Medical terminology, word building, including root words, combining forms, prefixes, and suffixes.
- A refresher of basic English grammar and punctuation rules.
- Documentation and confidentiality requirements, HIPPA compliance regulations.
- Major body systems and diseases associated with them.
- Diagnostic coding systems including ICD-9-CM, CPT®, HCPCS Level II, DSM-IV, and ICD-O and the future implementation of ICD-10-CM and ICD-10-PCS.
- Inpatient and outpatient medical records.
- Healthcare reimbursement and the various types of payment systems used to reimburse outpatient services.
Who Can Benefit?
This program is designed for those entering the field of medical billing and coding, experienced health care professionals such as registered or licensed vocational nurses, or anyone who is interested in broadening their skills in the field of health care.
Course Schedule
| Required Courses (6.4 CEU) | Units | Fall | Winter | Spring | Summer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing: Online Professional Study Program | 6.4 CEU | Continuous Enrollment | |||
Course Preview
- Login: ucriomcb
- Password: demo
Completion Information
Completion Requirements
To successfully complete the program, participants must pass the final exam with 85% or better.
Completion Time
The program can typically be completed in six months. The program must be completed within one year.
Cost
The cost for this program is approximately $2,299. Tuition includes all texts and materials.
Prerequisites
High school graduation or equivalent. Computer literate.
Instructors
Instructors
This is a self-paced online course. There is no specific instructor however technical and instructional support are provided if needed.
Instructor Opportunities
Interested in becoming an instructor at UCR Extension? Find out how.
Additional Information
Textbook Information
All texts will be mailed to you after you enroll in the course.
Delivery Method
This program is offered online. Logon instructions and access code are e-mailed to you after you enroll. To learn more about online courses at UCR Extension, visit our Online Course Information page.
Certification
This program prepares students for professional coder certification. For certification details, please visit:
- Association of Registered Health Care Professionals (ARHCP)
- American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
Graduates in our coding & billing program pass the AHIMA National Certification at 82% while the industry average for all other providers is 64% (Career Step, 2011).
Career Resources
Get the job! Over 70% of our graduates are employed within six months of completing the program (Career Step, 2011).
The following is provided for your convenience and informational purposes only.
Contact Information
Jennifer Campbell
(951) 827-5804
sciences@ucx.ucr.edu
