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Jun 14, 2025
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2025-2026 General Catalog DRAFT
Medical Billing & Coding (non-credit)
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This comprehensive course prepares students for entry-level roles in medical billing and coding through virtual live instruction in the complete healthcare revenue cycle. Students will learn to verify insurance eligibility, accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes, ensure compliance with regulatory guidelines, and manage the billing and reimbursement process. Topics include HIPAA, fraud prevention, coding with ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS, claim submission, and appeals procedures. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and skills needed to support accurate coding, timely reimbursement, and smooth communication between healthcare providers, payers, and patients.
National Certification: This program meets the necessary requirements to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam.
Course Comments: Students must be 18 years of age at the time of enrollment. This class qualifies for GAP tuition assistance.
Class Offering: Fall
Class Location: Online
Department: Career Launch
CIP: 51.0701
To register: https://css.iowacentral.edu/students/228/xstudenthome/coursesearch/noncredit?view=home&category=&subject=
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If you have any questions, please contact: Community Education Assistant Director noncredit@iowacentral.edu 515-574-1293 Non-Discrimination Policy
It is the policy of Iowa Central Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the bases of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President of Human Resources, Stacy Ihrig, Iowa Central Community College, One Triton Circle, Fort Dodge, Iowa 50501; Telephone: 515-574-1138, Email: concerns@iowacentral.edu or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Building, 1244 Speer Boulevard, Suite 310, Denver, CO 80204-35821, Telephone: (303) 844-5695: Fax (303) 844-4303, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Denver@ed.gov. |
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