Medical Billing & Coding Credential Certification (Cohort 12A - FastForward) (120) Information

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Cohort 12A Class Duration: 8/5/2025 – 2/6/2026 (Online-Scheduled)
*STUDENTS ARE REQUIRED TO ATTEND ALL PORTIONS

**Students enrolling in this class will be part of the FastForward credential grant, formally known as the Workforce Credential Grant Program (WCG).  As a condition to receiving this grant, you agree to the terms and conditions!

Medical Billing and Coding is currently one of the fastest-growing professions in allied health! There is a demand in the healthcare industry for individuals with knowledge of office operations including diagnostic and procedural coding and insurance forms processing. This program prepares students to improve their career opportunities or enter this in-demand field as a medical billing specialist, medical coder, or medical office manager. Students will learn how to code disorders, services, and procedures for all systems of the body.
 
Students who successfully complete this 249 clock hour course will receive a Certificate of Completion from Tidewater Community College for 24.9 CEUs. Students will also register, prepare for, and take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) Certification examination!
Prerequisites and/or Co-requisites
  • High school diploma or GED: provide copy to instructor/program director
  • PC Requirements: Internet connection, e-mail capability, Adobe Flash Player, Adobe Reader, and computer speakers
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Certificate Details


Classes offered: 3
Classes required for completion: 3
Mandatory Classes: 3
Classes in this Certificate may be taken in any order.
 

Courses Available for this Certificate

Intro to Coding: ICD-10-CM, CPT Manual and National Codes - (Cohort 12A - FastForward) (300532) : Mandatory
Topics to be covered in Introduction to Coding:  ICD-10-CM, CPT Manual and National Codes include: ICD-10-CM usage in Physician and Outpatient settings ......(more)
Introduction to Body Systems/Medical Introduction UHI - (Cohort 12A - FastForward) (300531) : Mandatory
Topics to be covered in Introduction to Body Systems include: General Anatomy Cells and chromosomes Body Systems and Disease Processes – Immune System a ......(more)
Medical Billing & Coding Credential Certification (Cohort 12A - FastForward) (300530) : Mandatory
Medical Billing and Coding is currently one of the fastest-growing professions in allied health!   There is a demand in the healthcare industry for indiv ......(more)