Medical insurance coding is great way to be in the medical field without direct patient care. This program will give you the skills you need to assist doctors in treating their patients in the most efficient manner possible. If you are detail oriented, your ability to maintain patients’ records using electronic scheduling and billing will be an asset to both the patient and the physician. In addition to learning International Classification of Diseases (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding principles, in this program you’ll also learn medical office procedures and medical insurance claim processing. Medical terminology and administrative routines and procedures specific to a medical office are covered, so there’s no need to have a background in the medical field.

How You’ll Learn Hands-On

Get out of the classroom and into the real world with projects such as:

• Aligning physician notes with applicable ICD 10 codes
• Completing medical billing paperwork for mock patients

Where it Can Take You

Use the skills you’ll learn in this program to find a career you’ll love. Possibilities include:

• Medical Billing
• Health Information Coder
• Health Care Administrator
• Public Health Educator

What You’ll Learn