High-Tech Institute Medical Billing Coding Degree Program

A Medical Billing & Coding Professional is one who likes the medical field, but prefers to work not with patients, but with patients’ data.

This type of individual is responsible, organized and can retain large amounts of information–definitely someone you want on your Trivial Pursuit team. They multi-task well, enjoy reading, and like to use the computer.

What Kind of Work Do We Prepare You To Do?

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to assemble patient information before and after treatment, recording their symptoms and medical history, the results of their exams, x-ray reports, lab tests, diagnoses and treatment plans. Your duties are to evaluate records for completeness and ensure that essential info is in the computer.

You may also analyze data to help improve patient care, to control costs, for use in research, and more.

What Does Our Medical Billing & Coding Program Offer You?

• Training in insurance billing and medical coding
• Instruction for maintaining medical records
• Awareness of insurance claim reimbursement methodologies
• The study of human anatomy and physiology and common diseases
• An introduction to medical terminology and pharmacology
• Knowledge of medical office administrative duties
• Externship in a medical office or a hospital

What Career Choices are Available to Graduates?

Upon graduation, you will be qualified to work as a Medical Billing & Coding professional in places like:

• Hospitals
• Insurance Companies
• Doctors’ Offices
• Medical Billing Companies
• Nursing Homes
• Medical Group Practices
• Home Health Agencies
• Clinics

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