The number of jobs for medical insurance billings will grow over the next decade.
Medical billing, coding, and other skills needed in medical records and health information management are usually taught together in a single program. Many schools offer medical billing diplomas that also qualify graduates to gain national certification in a field that is expected to grow faster than the national average over the next decade. (See References 1).
New York Medical Career Training Center
New York Medical Career Training Center (NYMCTC) offers a 60-hour course in medical billing. Students learn create, save, and edit patient files; they also learn correct and resubmit rejected claims, post payments, and make claim activity reports. NYMCTC is accredited by the Council on Occupational Education and licensed by the New York State Department of Education. The school offers daytime classes (for three weeks) and in the evening (for five weeks). (See References 2).
New York Medical Career Training Center
36-09 Main St., 5th Floor
Flushing, NY 11354
718-460-1717
nymedtraining.com
Herzing University
Herzing University has an online course in medical billing and insurance coding that is divided into three basic components: legal issues, such as privacy, regulations, and medical records contents; health science information, including anatomy, medical terminology, and diseases; and procedural reporting and medical coding. The program also requires an internship period. For students who complete the course, Herzing offers assistance and counseling about different certifications and create a portfolio for potential employers.
Herzing University
525 N. 6th St.
Milwaukee, WI 53203
866-508-0748
herzingonline.edu
Heald College
Heald College offers an associate's degree programs in medical insurance billing and coding at several of its U.S. locations in Oregon and California. (See References 4) Classes include legal and ethical issues, pathology, pharmacology, reimbursement methodologies, and procedural and diagnostic coding. Prospective students can tour the campus and even sit in on a class in advance of enrollment. Heald students are eligible for scholarships, federal Pell Grants, work study, Stafford Loans, Parent PLUS loans, and Chaffee Grants. The school is also an approved veteran-training center.
Heald College Central Administrative Office
601 Montgomery St., 14th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94111
415-808-1400
heald.edu
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