Certification: Medical Coder & Biller Certification (MCBC)
194 US Highway 46 East Fairfield, NJ 07004
The Medical Coder and Biller Certification duties have evolved in recent years. The Medical Coder and Biller Certification, also known as medical coders, or health information technologists, are responsible for maintaining and accurately reporting and categorizing patient information. They manage health information and ensure its' quality through a series of checks and balances. They also need basic knowledge of medical terminology, patient care skills and general office skills.
- More than two years of education or training after high school required?
- Yes
- More than two years of work experience required?
- No
- Oral or Written Exam Required?
- Yes
Online Exam; Third Party Exam Center
The test is comprised of 100 questions in Coding and Billing:The breakdown is as follows: Billing/billing regulations, anatomy and physiology/medical terminology, CPT/HCPCS, ICD, Regulations/guidelines and types of insurance. Allotted time for examinees is 2 hours.
Core
- The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
- The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
- The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.
- This certification is related to military occupational specialties.