PROFESSIONAL 

MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING PROGRAM 

      

 

WHY MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING? 

Medical coding and billing plays a critical role in the large and expanding

                         

healthcare industry. These

professionals translate medical records into standardized codes used to bill patients and third-party

payers such as insurance companies and Medicare. Coders use 3 different code sets: CPT, HCPCS,

and ICD-9/10.

All healthcare organizations will be transitioning to the ICD-10 code set. However, to

earn industry certifications and start your career before the transition, you will need to

be familiar with the ICD-9 code set. This is why Career Step’s program is focused on

teaching you the ICD-9 code set.

With employment opportunities in healthcare facilities nationwide,

there is already a shortage of medical coding professionals of

about 30% and the U.S. Department of Labor estimates that

employment needs will grow by 22% (or 41,100 new jobs) by 2022.

This career offers an established career path for advancement,

especially in large hospital networks, and even the opportunity to

work from home once you gain a few years of experience. The

U.S. Department of Labor reports that, on average, medical coding

and billing professionals earn nearly $36,000 a year, which can be

increased by earning various industry certifications.

*U.S Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL CODING AND BILLING PROGRAM

WHAT YOU GET WITH THE CAREER STEP/Arapahoe Community College PROGRAM 

For over 20 years, Career Step/ACC has been a leading provider of quality

healthcare training. With a solid reputation for helping students gain the skills

they need to get a job and excel in their new careers, AHIMA-approved Career

Step training offers everything you need to succeed, including comprehensive

curriculum, the flexibility to train on your own schedule, live student and

graduate support, and even a voucher to take either the CCA or CPC exam after

graduation (a $300 value)!

COMPREHENSIVE CURRICULUM Train affordably without sacrificing

quality. The Career Step/ACC

curriculum was developed by a

number of experts with decades of

experience working

in and teaching medical coding to

ensure you have the skills to earn

industry credentials and start working

right after graduation. With Career

Step’s/ACC affordable tuition prices,

you get a high-quality online education

with a complete library of textbooks and

industry references for hundreds, or

even thousands, less than at other

schools!

FLEXIBLE ONLINE TRAINING We understand the

sacrifice it is to go back

to school. That’s why we

try to make it as easy

as possible by helping you complete your training

on your schedule and at a pace that fits your busy

life. Online training puts you in control, and now

you can quickly and affordably gain the specialized

skills you need to succeed in your new career as

a medical coding and billing professional. Secure

the training flexibility and freedom you need to

successfully start a new career!

LIVE  STUDENT &  GRADUATE  SUPPORT Career Step/ACC’s online training format allows you to start at any time, train on your own

schedule, and move through the training as quickly as you want—but you’re never alone.

Career Step has dedicated Student and Graduate Support Advisors who are available by

phone, email, and chat every step of the way. These advisors have years of professional

experience and are here to help you graduate and successfully move into the workforce. We’re

committed to helping you achieve your goals, and your success is our success!

www.araphoe.edu/workforce

PROGRAM OVERVIEW AND TIMELINE  

Program Orientation 1

Technology and the Medical Professional 25

Learning and Mastering Medical Terminology - Block 1

20

Documentation, Confidentiality, and Ethics 20

Learning and Mastering Medical Terminology - Block 2

20

Evolution of Coding in the Healthcare Environment

15

Learning and Mastering Medical Terminology - Block 3

20

Healthcare Structure and Organization 25

Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Disease Processes - Block 1

45

Exploring Pharmacology 20

Anatomy, Pathophysiology, and Disease Processes - Block 2

45

Diagnostic Coding and ICD-9-CM - Block 1 40

Diagnostic Coding and ICD-9-CM - Block 2 40

Medical Procedural Coding - Block 1 45

Medical Procedural Coding - Block 2 45

Exploring Healthcare Reimbursement 45

Skill Building for Outpatient Coding 80

Skill Building for Inpatient Coding 88

Final Exam Preparation 1

TOTAL 640

I wasn’t sure how

prepared I was for

coding until I was actually out there

working, and your program more

than prepared me for working in the

coding field. I love my new job and feel

confident entering this new field thanks

to the wealth of information I got from

your program.

– Teri, Illinois

TAKE THE FIRST STEP TODAY! FOR MORE INFORMATION: 303-734-3701 Or Visit: Arapahoe.edu/workforce