The demand for Medical Billing and Coding professionals continues to rise, as the aging US population requires more medical attention and the insurance and governmental regulations have become more complex. Medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, medical insurance and reimbursement, ICD-9 and CPT codes will be taught.

Medical billers and coders play an important role in the medical office where they work, whether it's at a hospital, large healthcare facility, private medical clinic, or medical insurance company. They can go by many names, including billing specialist, insurance biller, claims analyst, patient account representative, claims processor, billing coordinator, or reimbursement specialist.

In addition, under increased scrutiny from the government and insurance companies, health care providers look to hire formally trained medical coders and billers who will correctly comply with regulations, avoiding the potential legal ramifications of incorrect billing practices.
The specialized training and skillfulness of medical insurance coders and billers puts them in high demand. One of the fastest growing careers, there are also considerable advancement opportunities in medical billing and coding and earnings potential up to $40/hour.

High school diploma/GED requirement for this program. Read more about careers in Medical Billing and Coding.

 

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