Medical Billing and Coding - Hybrid
Medical Billing and Coding Program Overview
The Medical Billing and Coding Program at the Medical Training Institute of New York prepares students for careers in healthcare settings such as medical offices, hospitals, and clinics. The curriculum covers billing systems, coding, reimbursement processes, health record maintenance, and healthcare computer applications, culminating in a supervised clinical externship.
What Medical Billers and Coders DoMedical Billers and Coders process patient data, translate diagnoses into codes using CPT, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II manuals, and handle insurance claims to ensure accurate and timely payments for healthcare providers.
Billing vs. CodingMedical coders focus on accurately coding medical services, while billers create claims from codes for insurance submission. Many professionals perform both roles.
Career RequirementsEntry-level roles typically require certification, an associate degree, and knowledge of HIPAA regulations.
Program Summary
Course overview
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MTI Mission & Goals
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Program Curriculum
| Course Code | Course Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| MBC101 | Basics of Writing | 2 |
| MBC102 | Basic Math | 2 |
| MBC103 | Comprehension Building/Study Skills | 2 |
| MBC103 | Introduction to Computers | 2 |
| MBC104 | Introduction to Computers Lab | 4 |
| MBC105 | Medical Terminology | 10 |
| MBC106 | Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist | 5 |
| MBC107 | Privacy, Security, and HIPAA | 2 |
| MBC108 | Compliance, Fraud, and Abuse | 3 |
| MBC109 | Basics of Health Insurance | 4 |
| MBC110 | The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans | 4 |
| MBC111 | Medicare | 4 |
| MBC111 | Medicare Lab | 2 |
| MBC112 | Medicaid and Other State Programs | 2 |
| MBC112 | Medicaid and Other State Programs Lab | 2 |
| MBC113 | TRICARE and Veterans Health Care | 4 |
| MBC113 | TRICARE and Veterans Health Care Lab | 2 |
| MBC114 | Workers Compensation | 4 |
| MBC114 | Workers Compensation Lab | 2 |
| MBC115 | Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs | 4 |
| MBC131 | Medical Insurance Internship | 150 |
| MBC116 | Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record | 4 |
| MBC117 | Diagnostic Coding | 5 |
| MBC117 | Diagnostic Coding Lab | 5 |
| MBC118 | Procedural Coding | 5 |
| MBC118 | Procedural Coding Lab | 5 |
| MBC119 | The Paper Claim CMS-1500 | 4 |
| MBC119 | The Paper Claim CMS-1500 Lab | 2 |
| MBC120 | The Electronic Claim | 4 |
| MBC121 | Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving | 4 |
| MBC121 | Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving Lab | 2 |
| MBC122 | Collection Strategies | 4 |
| MBC132 | Medical Billing Internship | 150 |
| MBC123 | Ambulatory Surgery Centers | 4 |
| MBC123 | Ambulatory Surgery Centers Lab | 2 |
| MBC124 | Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Billing | 5 |
| MBC124 | Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Billing Lab | 5 |
| MBC125 | Simulated Medical Billing and Coding Internship | 10 |
| MBC126 | Medical Coding Internship | 150 |
| MBC127 | Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement | 1 |
| MBC128 | Certification Exam Review and Prep | 10 |
| TOTAL PROGRAM HOURS | 600 | |
Grading Scale and Methods of Evaluation
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Admission
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Tuition, Books & Technology Fees
Total Program Cost:
| Program | Medical Billing and Coding - Hybrid |
| Hours | 600 |
| Application Fee: | $100 |
| Tuition: | $2,500 |
| Technology Fee: | $300 |
| Clinical & Lab Fee: | $400 |
| Book Fee: | $341 |
| Uniform Fee: | $66 |
| Total Cost: | $3,707 |
Tuition and Fees
Registration
A non-refundable Registration fee of $100 is due during registration to reserve a seat in the program.
Clinical/Lab
The Clinical/Lab fee is used to cover the cost of the Liability insurance policy, student lab equipment and supplies, and to provide students with Liability insurance during their clinical rotation internship.
Technology
The Technology Fee provides students with access to Online Learning Resources, the learning management system (“LMS”), and the student portal.
Books
Required books for the specific module of the program a student is entering can be requested from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of each quarter.
Uniform
Students can request one (1) set of MTI logo scrubs from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores prior to the start of the program. Additional uniforms may be purchased from the school bookstore or online at portal.mtiofnewyork.com/stores.
Tuition
The total cost for the Medical Coding Specialist - Hybrid program is $4,987 which includes $3,700 in tuition and $1,287 in additional fees. Payments are due before the start of a Quarter and are divided into refundable and non- refundable portions, as outlined below.
| Refundable | Non-Refundable | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prior to Quarter 1 & Quarter 2 | Total | Tuition | Technology | Clinical & Lab | Registration | Books | Uniform |
| $4,987 | $3,700 | $420 | $430 | $100 | $271 | $66 | |
Paying For Your Program
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Refund Policy
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Textbooks
| 1.Fortney’s Medical Insurance and Billing, 16th Edition | ISBN: 9780323810777 |
| 2.Buck's Simulated Medical Coding Internship | ISBN: 9780323792547 |
Instructor
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Competency-Based Instruction in Medical Billing and Coding
Competency-based instruction focuses on mastering the skills required for professional coding practice. It emphasizes student performance and skill mastery, with a focus on real-world job applications. Students engage in problem-solving, apply their skills, and demonstrate knowledge through hands-on activities and performance-based tasks.
Competency-Based Lessons
Lessons are designed to reflect actual career expectations, with early performance activities and opportunities for students to problem- solve and develop solutions. Students are encouraged to evaluate their own performance and engage in active learning through small- group work, projects, and presentations.
Core Competencies for Medical Billing and Coding
- Service coding with CPT and HCPCS
- Diagnosis coding with ICD-10-CM
- Reimbursement processes
- Application of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and pathophysiology skills
These competencies prepare students to accurately code services and diagnoses, understand reimbursement, and apply medical knowledge in coding practice.
WHAT YOU'LL LEARN
- Role of an Insurance Billing Specialist
- Privacy, Security, and HIPAA
- Compliance, Fraud, and Abuse
- Basics of Health Insurance
- The Blue Plans, Private Insurance, and Managed Care Plans
- Medicare
- Medicaid and Other State Programs
- TRICARE and Veterans' Health Care
- Workers' Compensation
- Disability Income Insurance and Disability Benefit Programs
- Medical Documentation and the Electronic Health Record
- Diagnostic Coding
- Procedural Coding
- The Paper Claim CMS-1500
- The Electronic Claim
- Receiving Payments and Insurance Problem Solving
- Collection Strategies
- Ambulatory Surgery Center
- Hospital Outpatient and Inpatient Billing
- Medical Billing & Coding Externship
- Job Placement Assistant
- Seeking a Job and Attaining Professional Advancement
WHO WILL BENEFIT
Those Considering Coding and Auditing
Medical Billing and Coding is a great career choice for anyone who wants to be in a non-patient-facing position within the healthcare industry. It also offers the benefits of working from home and having a very flexible schedule
Medical Billing and Coding specialist can work in various settings including hospitals. outpatient clinics, urgent care facilities, nursing homes, treatment centers, physician offices, and insurance companies. There are also multiple outsourcing agencies that employ coders to work remotely for a variety of clients.
Aspiring Medical Professionals
Working as a Coder gives many of us our first taste of working in the medical field. You might gain inspiration to continue that career path and get a more in-depth understanding of the medical world. It's okay to share this desire with your interviewer. It shows your dedication to the field and a willingness to learn
Job Stability
According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), medical billing and coding specialists earn an average annual salary of $40,350 and work in one of the fastest-growing professions The Bureau of Labor Statistics also estimates that at least 27,000 new jobs will be needed in this profession by 2026
This course is also part of our Advanced Medical Coding Specialist & Auditing —consisting of Medical Billing & Coding and Medical Coding Specialist—available for $3,950. Are you Interested in mastering Clinical Medical Assistant? LEARN MORE
Instructors:
1. Donna A. Castellano
2. Christine Manookian
3. Dian Johnson
Simulated Medical Billing and Coding Internship
Simulated Medical Coding Internship prepares students to code accurately and efficiently in a professional setting. More than 600 cases in 18 medical specialties offer a realistic simulation of the workload in a multi-specialty medical clinic. This simulated coding internship complements and provides application for the concepts learned in Medical Coding Program and Advanced Medical Coding and Auditing. Best of all, students can save a portfolio of the coding cases they’ve completed to prove proficiency to potential employers
Internship or Externship
An on-the-job internship or externship enhances the student's ability to obtain employment. If an on-the-job experience is not available to your students, consider a simulated internship by means of an online experience. This online experience exposes the student to the on-the-job workload in the online environment.
Coding Exam Review
With the ever-increasing complexity of medical coding, employers are giving preference to those coders who are well prepared and certified. MTINY prepares students for the physician and facility certification examinations and includes a review of terminology, anatomy/physiology, reimbursement, compliance, CPT, HCPCS, and ICD-10-CM coding. The material is presented in outline form with multiple Pre/Post Examinations and Final Examination options.
MTINY prepare students to pass one of the following professional certification that best aligns with your career goals
- Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
- Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam offered by the National Health career Association (NHA)
Credentials
Certification
What is the difference between Certification Exams (CPC, CCA, AND CBCS)?
Obtaining a CPC, CCA, or CBCS certification implies that an individual has met competencies in the field of medical billing and coding. Certification is invaluable to the student’s career goals. Students have an opportunity to make confident, informed decisions about the national certification they prefer.
The Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam is offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). It is the gold standard entry-level coding certification for a physician, or professional fee, coders.
The Certified Coding Associate (CCA) is offered by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). It is an entry-level medical coding certification across all settings–physician practices and inpatient hospitals.
The Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) is offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and is currently an entry-level medical billing certification for physician practices. In the summer of 2021, the exam will transition to an entry-level billing and coding certification, with the inclusion of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II testing.
Winter 2025
January 21, 2025
Total hours: 650
Day, Evening, Weekend Options
Total weeks: 26-41
Hours/Weeks: 21-35
Tuition Cost: $3,700
Total Program Cost: $4,987
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