The Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center is a public adult school operated by the Sacramento City Unified School District. For further information please see the SCUSD official website. 

The school is accredited by the Council of Occupational Education (COE) for their career training programs and the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) for their academic programs.

This 100% online medical billing and coding course will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements. You can also choose a voucher for the professional medical billing and coding certification (Certified Professional Coder (CPC), Certified Coding Associate (CCA), or Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS)) that best aligns with your interests and career goals—setting this course apart from others you may have seen before!

Program Objectives

• Develop proficiency in medical terminology and anatomy.
• Gain expertise in medical billing and coding systems.
• Understand healthcare reimbursement processes and compliance regulations.
• Master the use of coding software and electronic health records (EHR).
• Prepare for certification exams in medical billing and coding.

Curriculum Overview

• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Human Anatomy and Physiology
• Medical Coding Systems (ICD, CPT, HCPCS)
• Healthcare Reimbursement Methodologies
• Medical Billing Software Applications
• Compliance and Regulatory Issues in Healthcare
• Practicum Experience in Medical Billing and Coding