Medical Billing and Coding [Certificate]
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If you want to enter the health care field but not deal directly with patients, Medical Billing and Coding is an option for you. If you are detail-oriented and enjoy working with computers, this may be the career for you!
After you have completed one year of our Health IT program, you may pursue a medical billing and coding certificate in addition to your associate’s degree.
Medical billing and coding specialists assign classified codes to each procedure and diagnosis in a patient’s medical record.
Your Degree
After completing the medical billing and coding certificate courses, you’ll be prepared to take national certification exams through the American Academy of Professional Coders and the American Health Information Management Association
What You’ll Learn
Our instructors will teach you how to review and interpret medical records for disease processes, surgical procedures, pharmacology, and other medical treatments. You will learn to code, classify, and index diagnoses and procedures for reimbursement by Medicare, Medicaid, and medical insurance.
Certification Information
Certification can be achieved through American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or American Academy of Professional Codes (AAPC). With additional education a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist can go on to become a Registered Health Information Technologist (RHIT).
Other certification exams include the Certified Medical Biller, Certified Professional Medical Auditor, and the Certified Professional Compliance Officer; all through the AAPC. These certifications demonstrate the holder’s expertise in medical billing, auditing and regulatory compliance.
Students who complete Medical Billing and Coding Certificate will be prepared to take a national certification exam either through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) at 223 N. Michigan Ave. 21st floor, Chicago, IL 60601-5809, phone: 312-233-1100, web address: www.ahima.org or American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), 2480 South 3850 West, Suite B, Salt Lake City, Utah 84120, phone: 800-626-2633, web address: www.aapc.com.
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