Medical Billing and Coding - Institute of Business and Medical Careers

Medical Billing and Coding from Institute of Business and Medical Careers is a Campus Associate Health Administration degree that prepares you for a Healthcare career. 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. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this occupation is expected to grow much faster than average through 2018 - an employment increase of 20%. 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 View more details on Institute of Business and Medical Careers . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Health Administration courses.