Medical Billing & Coding

Stand at the Crossroads of Healthcare & Technology

As a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, you'll stand at the crossroads of healthcare and technology and make an important contribution to the delivery of quality care. As a medical coder, you'll be responsible for assigning universally recognized codes to diagnoses and procedures. You'll work with health-related information and the systems used to collect and process codes to ensure proper financial reimbursement from insurance companies and government agencies.

Program Highlights & Objectives

The objective of the Medical Billing and Coding Degree Program is to provide you with the skills and knowledge that will enable you to qualify for entry-level positions as a medical billing and coding professional. Since you'll be trained in depth with CPT, ICD-9, Insurance, Reimbursements and Physician Chart Auditing, you'll be capable of a wide variety of entry-level positions.

Program Certifications

• Nationally Certified Medical Billing Specialist (CMBS)
  
• Membership to the Medical Association of Billers (MAB)
  
• Certified Professional Coder - Apprentice (CPC-A) through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC)
  

Career Opportunities

• Medical Office
• Professional Billing Company
• Insurance Company
• Hospital
• Internal Physician Auditor
• Office Manager
• Administrative Assistant
• Referral Specialist
• HIPAA/Compliance Officer