Dental Billing and Coding
Billing and coding specialists are essential for dental operations, and positions are in high demand. If you possess excellent customer service skills, are detail oriented and have strong communication skills, a career in billing and coding may be the one for you.
The program is online, and all hours will be completed via Blackboard, where assignments and learning materials will be available for students to complete from their computer at their own pace. There are no scheduled meeting times for classes.
Each course should be registered for separately. Dental Terminology must be passed prior to Dental Billing and Coding.
Upon completing these classes, students will be able to take the CDC – Certified Dental Coder and the CDBS – Certified Dental Billing Specialist exams.
Industry-recognized credential: Certified Dental Coder and Certified Dental Billing Specialist, by the American Dental Coders Association
Complete in: Nine months or less
Professional licensure
Wake Tech academic programs (credit and non-credit) that are designed to lead to professional licenses are tied to North Carolina or national certifications. If you intend to pursue professional licenses outside North Carolina once you have completed your academic program at Wake Tech, please refer to the Professional Licensure section of the college's distance education authorization page for additional information.
Financial assistance available
Workforce Continuing Education offers financial assistance for many workforce training programs through the Propel program and other resources. Email [email protected] for more information.
Dental Billing and Coding Courses
Dental Terminology
Course ID: MED-3235B3 | Overview
This dental terminology course introduces dental terminology as it relates to procedures and services, techniques, materials, and dental diagnoses. Students will gain an understanding of dental vocabulary, abbreviations, symbols, word building, and pronunciation by defining, interpreting and listening to dental terms while reviewing the function, pathology, clinical procedures, and pharmacology of the oral cavity.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302276 | Online | Woolard | 180.00 | 22 | Register |
Dental Billing and Coding
Course ID: OSC-3030D3 | Overview
This course introduces the dental revenue cycle including dental insurance types, verification, breakdowns, estimates and how to avoid errors when filing dental claims. Once the student has a basic understanding of insurance and filing guidelines and requirements, the course will transition to dental coding and review the most current dental CDT codes and their descriptors and clinical documentation requirements. This will include case studies that review the appropriate use as well as clinical scenarios.
| Section | Start Date | End Date | Location | Instructor | Price | Open Seats | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 302086 | Online | Woolard | 180.00 | 23 | Register |
