Medical Billing And Coding - Certificate is a Certificate program offered by Horry-Georgetown Technical College in Conway, SC. Total cost, including fees, is $9,540.
Program Overview
Course Sequence and Progression Requirements
A minimum grade of "C" or better is required for all HIM-prefixed courses for progression and graduation.
Application Process
- 1Submit ApplicationComplete the online application form with your personal information and educational background.
- 2Submit TranscriptsProvide official high school transcripts or GED certificate. Some programs may require additional documentation.
- 3Financial AidComplete the FAFSA to determine eligibility for federal financial aid. Meet with a financial aid advisor to review your options.Complete FAFSA Application
- 4EnrollmentOnce accepted, complete enrollment paperwork, register for classes, and attend orientation.
Cost of Attendance and Financial Aid Information
Career Outcomes
Medical coding involves transforming descriptions of diseases, injuries, and healthcare procedures into code numbers. Coding health-related data allows health records to be accessed according to diagnoses and procedures for use in clinical care, research, and education. Common uses of medical codes in healthcare include: - Reporting services performed for reimbursement. - Identifying symptoms that must be evaluated. - Helping with administrative functions, such as staffing, scheduling, and adding or decreasing healthcare services. - Comparing facilities and planning for new services in underserved areas.
Medical coders and billers can find employment opportunities in the following settings: - Physician offices - Hospitals - Outpatient care centers - Nursing care facilities
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide
Accreditations
School Information
Campus Location
Why Accreditation Is Important
When you attend an accredited institution, you are attending a school that has undergone a rigorous process that evaluates educational quality. It's not easy to become or remain an accredited institution. The rules and regulations are strict, precise and designed to protect students. Here are some of the benefits:
- A reliable indicator of quality
- Approved program of study
- Qualified instructors
- Recognition by employers nationwide