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
