HCAI - MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING - TRAINING PROGRAM

Description

• Applicants MUST LIVE in the State of California
• Next Cohort Begins : 11 / 4 / 2025
• PLEASE NOTE : "This is a grant-funded training program, not an employment opportunity" Employment is not guaranteed at the completion of the program

Selection for participation in the training program is NOT guaranteed. Applying or being referred to apply does NOT guarantee acceptance, as participation is subject to HCAI enrollment guidelines.

Health Care Access and Information (HCAI) - Training Program

Training Program Objectives :

In our Medical Billing and Coding program, you will be introduced to health insurance, multiple healthcare settings, coding, and reimbursement. You will become familiar with the three main codebooks : CPT, ICD-10-CM Code Set and HCPCS Level II. You will be introduced to health insurance, multiple healthcare settings, coding, and reimbursement. You will become familiar with the health insurance industry, legal and regulatory issues, differences in reimbursement methodologies, and the principles of medical billing related to proper claim form preparation, submission and payment processing, and the follow-up process.

Overall, this program helps equip students for a rewarding future in medical billing / coding in a physician's office, clinic, or similar setting. It also prepares students to test for the industry-recognized Billing and Coding certifications from the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) :

Note : This program includes both online classroom training and remote hands-on training.

Training Program Eligibility Requirements :

Training Program Benefits :

Training Program Details :

MBC Description :

The Medical Biller and Coder Specialist is responsible for providing high-quality healthcare billing and coding services. As a biller and coder, you will recognize potential high-risk trends, payor follow-up and denial management, and develop techniques to optimize revenue, improve coding accuracy, and collections and streamline the revenue cycle.

This position will escalate difficult or unique coding problems with the Billing Supervisor assigned to the clinic, resolve issues, apply new information to future issues, and make suggestions to enhance our efficiency and effectiveness through process improvement with the assistance of their immediate supervisor. The Medical Biller and Coder Specialist will enhance the billing and coding department's reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

The MBC duties include, but are not limited to :

OCHIN Workforce Development Equal Opportunity Statement

OCHIN is an equal opportunity educational provider committed to fostering an inclusive and equitable environment for all. We are dedicated to a policy of non-discrimination for all members of the OCHIN community, including learners, team members, and applicants. We do not discriminate based on race, creed, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, religion, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.

OCHIN is committed to making decisions for program entry, training, and educational opportunities based on individual qualifications and abilities. We actively seek to attract learners and team members from diverse backgrounds and affirmatively support equal access and opportunity for women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, special disabled veterans, and other covered veterans, in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

We strive to create an inclusive learning environment that fosters the success of every individual and reflects the diverse communities we serve.

OCHIN Workforce Development Health Screenings and Immunization Requirements

To ensure the safety of our learners, partners, and communities, OCHIN requires all program participants-including those attending remote and in-person training, internships, and externships-to be vaccinated with a COVID-19 vaccine, as recommended by state and federal public health officials. Participants must provide proof of full vaccination or receive approval for a medical or religious exemption prior to program acceptance.

Additionally, for on-site internships and externships, participants must provide proof of meeting the immunization requirements specific to the host site prior to acceptance into the program. These requirements may include, but are not limited to, vaccinations for influenza, hepatitis B, and MMR. Requests for exemptions based on medical or religious grounds will be reviewed and must comply with applicable laws and site-specific policies.

Please note that many sites require participants to complete tuberculosis (Tb) testing and drug screening before beginning their placement. Participants are responsible for ensuring that all required health screenings are completed by the site's deadline to avoid delays in program participation.

OCHIN is committed to working collaboratively with program participants and host sites to ensure compliance with these health and safety requirements while maintaining respect for individual beliefs and circumstances.