Medical billing and coding is one of the fastest-growing careers in the health care industry today. Physician practices, hospitals, pharmacies, long-term care facilities, chiropractic practices, physical therapy practices and other health care providers all depend on professionals who understand how to code services and procedures for third-party insurance reimbursement.

The medical billing and coding program at Elmhurst College helps students build the skills required to solve insurance billing and coding problems. It details proper assignment of codes and the process to file claims for reimbursement.

This course covers the following key areas and topics:

• An overview of healthcare and the insurance industry
• The organization and use of the ICD-9-CM, CPT, and HCPCS manuals to identify correct codes
• Detailed review and practice using the alphabetic index and tabular list of the ICD-9-CM
• Detailed review and practice coding examples from all sections within the CPT
• Basic claims processes for medical insurance and third-party reimbursements
• Completing common insurance forms, tracing delinquent claims, and appealing denied claims

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Events

Adult Undergraduate Information Session

Monday, June 10
6:00 PM

Adult Undergraduate Information Session

Wednesday, July 10
6:00 PM