Certified Billing & Coding Specialist

10-Week Program · NHA Certified

Master ICD-10, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems in 10 weeks. Earn your nationally recognized NHA CBCS certification and step into one of healthcare's most in-demand technical careers.

Program Overview

What Is the CBCS Program?

The Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) program is a comprehensive 10-week course that trains you in the technical skills required for medical billing and coding — one of the fastest-growing and most stable careers in healthcare. You’ll learn to accurately translate medical diagnoses and procedures into the standardized codes used for insurance claims and reimbursement.

The skills learned through medical coding are essential to hospitals, physician offices, surgery centers, nursing homes, dental offices, home healthcare agencies, mental health facilities, and even insurance companies and consulting firms.

Students will learn how to gather and review essential healthcare information, verify required documentation before patient information is released, prevent fraud and abuse by auditing billing, support coding and billing processes, assign codes for diagnoses and procedures, submit claims for reimbursement, and audit billing. Upon completion, you’ll be fully prepared to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) CBCS national certification exam.

At least 2 years experience as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) or 4 years experience in the healthcare field
Covers ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
NHA CBCS exam prep included
Small class sizes for hands-on learning
Job placement support after graduation
Nationally recognized NHA credential

What You'll Master

The Three Core Coding Systems

Every medical billing and coding professional must be fluent in all three. We cover them all.

ICD-10-CM

Diagnosis Coding

The International Classification of Diseases (ICD-10-CM) is used to code patient diagnoses. You’ll learn to assign accurate codes for thousands of conditions, injuries, and diseases.

CPT

Procedure Coding

Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes describe the medical, surgical, and diagnostic services performed. Accurate CPT coding is essential for proper reimbursement.

HCPCS

Supplies & Services

Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System (HCPCS) Level II codes cover supplies, equipment, and services not included in CPT — critical for Medicare and Medicaid billing.

Curriculum

10-Week Course Breakdown

A structured, progressive curriculum that builds your skills from the ground up — ending with full exam readiness.

Healthcare & Coding Foundations

Medical Terminology, ICD-10 & HIPAA

Diagnosis & Procedure Coding

CPT, HCPCS & E/M Coding

Medical Billing & Claims

Claims Submission & Insurance

Reimbursement & Compliance

Fraud Prevention & Denial Management

Exam Prep & Final Assessment

NHA CBCS Review & Final Exam

Career Outcomes

Where Will Your CBCS Take You?

CBCS-certified professionals are in demand at hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, and billing firms across Wisconsin and nationwide.

Medical Biller
Medical Coder
Billing & Coding Specialist
Revenue Cycle Analyst
Insurance Claims Specialist
Health Information Technician
Coding Auditor
Hospital Billing Coordinator

One of Healthcare's Fastest-Growing Careers

Medical billing and coding is projected to grow significantly over the next decade. With an NHA CBCS credential, you’re positioned for a stable, well-paying career that can be performed in-office or remotely — giving you flexibility and security.