About
Delano Adult School’s Billing & Coding Specialist program in Delano, California trains students to review medical records, translate diagnoses into medical codes, coordinate with healthcare professionals, and manage medical claims. The program prepares students for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association. Delivered online through live, instructor-led lectures and self-paced training modules, the program runs for 180 hours. Classes are available in weekday daytime and evening schedules, and programs run throughout the year. The program page does not state admission prerequisites.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Next start: Throughout the year
- Tuition: $300 deposit to enroll; $1,995 program fee, including the national exam and certificate
- Leads to: Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) national certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Delano Adult School
Delano Adult School is an adult education institution in Delano, California, offering occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, and Medical Billing and Coding. Its career-focused offerings are presented within the Delano Joint Union High School District’s academic structure, which also includes Career Technical Education. The school provides both health-care training and business-oriented preparation through its listed programs. Available training includes nursing assistant education, clinical medical assistant preparation, billing and coding specialization, and ECG/EKG-related study. As an adult school, it serves as a district-based option for career education alongside other academic and career pathway resources.