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Medical Insurance Billing and Coding - Portland
Program Info
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Program
Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-trained and experienced professionals.
Medical Insurance and Billing and Coding professionals perform a variety of administrative functions within a health care company, this includes: organizing, analyzing, and technically evaluating health insurance claim forms and coding diseases, surgeries, medical procedures, and other therapies for billing and collection. The medical billing career field is perfect for the individual who wishes to work behind-the-scenes within a health care facility, rather than directly with patients.
The purpose of this medical billing program is to provide students with the appropriate theory and hands-on training necessary to prepare them for entry-level positions as medical insurance billers and coders. You will gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation.
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Class Training
This medical billing program is a 720 hour course, which consists of seven modules. Here’s a list of some of the subjects you’ll receive training in:
- Medical Terminology
- Insurance Coding Skills
- Basic Math
- Keyboarding Skills
- Administrative Duties
- Coding the Cardiovascular and Lymphatic Systems
- Coding the Genitorurinary Systems
- Coding the Integumentary and Endocrine Systems
- Coding the Musculoskeletal Systems
- Coding the Respiratory and Gastrointestinal Systems
- Coding the Sensory and Nervous Systems
This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You will practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims.
It’s our goal to provide you with everything you need to start working in medical billing, that’s why our program also includes 160 hours of actual experience working in either a tutorial classroom setting, or in an outside facility within the medical billing field. This will help you build your confidence and medical coding skills.
Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Career Opportunities
After graduation, you may find career opportunities as a medical biller in:
- Doctor’s Office
- Medical Billing Agency
- Health Care Clinics
- Medical Facilities
