Weeks 1–4
Foundations of Healthcare Systems & Medical Terminology
Learn how healthcare facilities operate and where billing fits in the revenue cycle. Master essential medical terminology (prefixes, suffixes, root words), basic anatomy, and common service categories [office visits, diagnostics, procedures] documented for reimbursement.
Weeks 5–8
ICD-10 & Diagnostic Coding Principles
Train in ICD-10-CM, the global standard for diagnosis coding. Practice code selection from patient cases, apply coding conventions, and understand the role of accurate diagnosis codes in insurance processing and compliance.
Weeks 9–12
CPT, HCPCS & Procedure Coding
Learn CPT coding for outpatient services [surgery, radiology, pathology, lab] and HCPCS for supplies, medications, and non-physician services. Apply procedural coding rules to case studies for precise documentation.
Weeks 13–16
Claims, Insurance, and Reimbursement
Prepare and submit claims to Medicare, Medicaid, and private insurers. Work with claim forms [CMS-1500, UB-04], read Explanation of Benefits (EOBs), resolve denials, and follow the full billing cycle from charge capture to payment posting.
Weeks 17–20
Compliance, Career Readiness & Final Projects
Review HIPAA privacy rules, fraud prevention [upcoding, unbundling], and ethical billing practices. Complete a capstone coding project with mock patient records, then build your resume and practice interviews to prepare for billing roles in clinics, hospitals, or billing services.
