WSB’s Certified Medical Billing program prepares students for careers in medical billing and healthcare administration. The program prepares students to pursue the Certified Professional Biller (CPB™) credential offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC).
Students learn how medical billing supports the healthcare revenue cycle, including:
Submitting claims according to government and insurance requirements
Following up on claim status
Resolving denied claims and submitting appeals
Posting payments and adjustments
Managing patient and insurance collections
Understanding different types of health insurance plans
Applying payer policies and coverage requirements
Using CPT®, ICD-10-CM, and HCPCS Level II coding guidelines
Understanding healthcare regulations, including HIPAA and other applicable laws
Managing the medical billing claim cycle and improving revenue-cycle processes
The program provides current training in health insurance and reimbursement practices. Successful completion prepares students to sit for the CPB examination and pursue employment in medical billing and related healthcare administrative roles.
Potential Career Paths
Graduates may pursue positions such as:
Medical Biller
Medical Coder
Claims Analyst or Biller
Patient Financial Services Representative
Medical Biller/Collector
Healthcare Claims Examiner
Medical billing can also provide a pathway into other areas of medical administration. Some positions may offer remote or work-from-home opportunities, depending on the employer.
Prerequisites
Applicants should have:
Functional vision; students who use magnification software should be able to work with magnification of 4x or less
Ability to read technical materials at 120 words per minute with at least 75% comprehension
A typing speed of at least 30 words per minute for completing forms
Strong web browser skills
Strong skills using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook
Reading and writing skills at or above a 10th-grade level
The ability to compose professional emails