Certified Billing & Coding Specialist
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.
Duration
10 Weeks
Certification
NHA CBCS
Format
In-Person
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.
Program Details
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The Three Core Coding Systems
Every medical billing and coding professional must be fluent in all three. We cover them all.
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.
- Diagnosis & symptom coding
- Injury & external cause codes
- Coding guidelines & conventions
- Outpatient & inpatient rules
Procedure Coding
Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) codes describe the medical, surgical, and diagnostic services performed. Accurate CPT coding is essential for proper reimbursement.
- Evaluation & management (E/M)
- Surgical procedure codes
- Radiology & pathology
- Medicine & anesthesia codes
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.
- Durable medical equipment
- Ambulance & transport
- Drugs & biologicals
- Medicare/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.
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CBCS Graduates in Their Own Words
"The CBCS program was intense but the instructors were incredibly supportive. They knew exactly what the NHA exam required and prepared us thoroughly. I passed on my first attempt and started working the following month."
Marcus J.
CBCS Graduate
"I was working retail and wanted a career change. The 10-week billing and coding program gave me everything I needed. The instructors have real healthcare experience — it shows in how they teach."
Jerome T.
CBCS Graduate
"I'm now working full-time in medical billing. The small class size made a big difference — I could ask questions without feeling embarrassed and the instructor gave us individual attention."
Patricia S.
CBCS Graduate
New to Healthcare? Start with the CMAA
If you're brand new to healthcare, our 4-week CMAA program is a great starting point before advancing to billing and coding.