About
Petra Allied Health’s Medical Billing and Coding/Insurance Specialist program in Fort Smith, Arkansas, trains students to interpret medical records, process insurance claims, and assign diagnostic and procedural codes for healthcare billing. The 120-hour program prepares graduates for AAH National Certification and covers medical terminology, documentation, insurance claims processing, ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS coding systems, along with healthcare compliance. It uses focused, hands-on training; the page does not specify an online, hybrid, or in-person format. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and have high school enrollment, a diploma, GED, or equivalent. A completed application and agreement to the class registration form and program bulletin are also required.
At a glance
- Tuition: $50 registration fee; $2,200 tuition; $590 textbook including manuals; $105 AAH National Certification fee
- Leads to: AAH National Certification
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith
Petra Allied Health - Fort Smith is a healthcare career training institution in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Its occupational fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, Phlebotomy, and Veterinary Assistant. The school also presents training for Limited Licensed Radiologic Technologist. Programs are designed for beginners, including students without prior healthcare experience, and emphasize practical career skills and supportive instruction. Flexible options include evening classes and online learning, allowing training alongside existing work schedules. Petra Allied Health partners with American Allied Health for national certifications and is licensed by the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. The institution states that its programs provide step-by-step preparation for healthcare employment.