Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

Medical Coding & Billing Specialist

900 HOURS DIPLOMA PROGRAM – 40 Credits

PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Upon completion of the Medical Coding and Billing Specialist program, graduates will possess the skills and hands on experience to become entry level Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, working in a variety of medical settings including hospitals, medical offices, clinics, billing agencies and other settings.

PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
This program is designed to provide the essential practices and skills required to perform medical coding and billing duties. Students will develop the knowledge and skills needed to perform optimally as medical billing and coding specialists. The program places emphasis on preparing claims for billing, compliance issues and how to communicate with insurance companies in order to ensure maximum claims payment on the initial claim submission.

 

Become a Certified Medical Coding and Billing Specialist

 

[icon style=”notice”]Students may apply to be certified as a Certified Medical Coding and Billing Specialist through a National Registry Agency as soon as they complete this program.[/icon]