Medical Billing, Medical Coding
Accredited online and campus based schools that offer medical billing and medical coding training and education. |
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Medical Billing and Medical Coding
Medical Billing and Coding experts translate medical procedures performed by physicians into a set of standard codes that facilitate the insurance claim and payment process. They perform an integral role in today's health care infrastructure. Medical practitioners, health insurance companies, and patients rely on medical billing and coding experts to connect the dots that will ensure a straight line of health information data communication among all parties.
Medical Billing and Coding Salaries
According to the 2005 Salary Survey of the American Academy of Professional Coders, certified coders earn $39,000 annually. Coders with 10 years of experience earn an average of $45,000 annually. Non-certified coders earn $1,000 to $7,000 less. According to AHIMA, those with an associate's degree typically earn $20,000 to $30,000 for starters. Those earning four-year degrees begin at $30,000 to $50,000 and can make $50,000 to $75,000 in five years.
Medical Coding Certification
Getting certified is vital to a professional medical coder's career. According to AAPC, certified coders can earn up to 25% more than non-certified coders. Certified medical coders are preferred by employers seeking ethical, accurate, experienced, and professional medical coders. AAPC's CPC® certification credential and AHIMA's CCS credential are the only medical coding credentials recognized by employers, payers, and government agencies.
Medical Billing and Coding Careers
Education and training in Medical Coding and Billing can help prepare students interested in developing and advancing such interesting, in-demand careers as:
- Health Care Technician
- Insurance Verification Representative
- Clinical Information Specialist
- Health Information Specialist
- Patient Services Coordinator
- Medical Records Specialist
- Insurance Follow-up Specialist
- Relationship Client Manager
- Claims Processor
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| Online Schools - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Transcription |
| MCed Career College Online Medical Billing and Coding - Diploma
MCed has developed a comprehensive program which teaches students the skills and knowledge required to earn the most sought after credentials in the information management industry. The program content covers Medical Front Office Administration (manual and computer), Medical Billing, Insurance and Coding, and HIPAA compliance.
MCed Career College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). |
| Stonecliffe College Online Medical Billing and Coding - Associate of Science
In the ASMBC degree program, the foundations of medical billing and coding are addressed in courses covering coding, medical terminology, disease processes, health care organizations and management. Graduates can gain concepts and skills that provide the ability to be immediately productive in both public and private health organizations. THe ASMBC degree program includes two Academic Certificates which add resume-enhancing credentials: ICD9 and CPT, IT for Healthcare.
Stonecliffe College Online is an academic division of Colorado Technical University. Colorado Technical University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association. |
Kaplan University Online
Medical Coding - Certificate
The Medical Coding Certificate program can be completed in just 12 months and is designed to help students examine and understand health care delivery systems, medical health care information terminologies, and classification systems for diseases. They will learn to abstract clinical information from a variety of medical records and assign appropriate diagnostic and procedural codes to patient records. Students will also learn to utilize computer software to categorize patients into one of several hundred "diagnosis-related groups" (DRG).
Kaplan University is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission and a member of the North Central Association of Colleges and Schools (NCA) |
| Campus Schools - Medical Billing, Medical Coding, Medical Transcription
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| Alabama |
Herzing College Birmingham
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Virginia College Birmingham, Mobile, Montgomery
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| Arizona |
College America Flagstaff, Phoenix
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Everest College Mesa, Phoenix
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| California |
Everest College Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Hayward, Los Angeles, Ontario, Reseda, San Jose
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High Tech Institute Sacramento
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Institute of Technology Clovis, Modesto
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National Career Education Citrus Heights
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Newbridge College Santa Ana
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U.S. Colleges Anaheim, Montclair, Riverside, San Diego, San Marcos
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Westech College Ontario
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| Colorado |
Cambridge College Aurora
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College America Colorado Springs, Denver, Ft. Collins
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Everest College Aurora, Colorado Springs, Thornton
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Institute of Business and Medical Careers Ft. Collins
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| Connecticut |
Branford Hall Branford, Southington, Windsor
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| Florida |
Advanced Career Training Jacksonville
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Florida Career College Brandon, Clearwater, Hialeah, Lauderdale Lakes, Miami, Pembroke Pines, W. Palm Beach
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Gulf Coast College Tampa
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Herzing College Orlando
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High Tech Institute Orlando
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Jones College Jacksonville, Miami
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Keiser Career College Green Acres, Miami Lakes, St.Petersburg
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Sanford Brown Institute Tampa
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Southwest Florida College Ft. Myers, Tampa
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Virginia College Pensacola
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| Georgia |
Sanford Brown Institute Atlanta
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South University Savannah
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| Illinois |
Everest College Chicago, Merrionette Park, Skokie
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| Kentucky |
ATA Career Education Louisville
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Daymar College Louisville, Newport, Owensboro
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Draughons Junior College Bowling Green
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| Louisiana |
Herzing College New Orleans
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| Maryland |
CCI at Johns Hopkins University Columbia
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Sanford Brown Institute Landover
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| Massachusetts |
The Salter School Fall River, Malden, Tewksbury
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| Minnesota |
Herzing College Minneapolis
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High Tech Institute Minneapolis
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Rasmussen College Brooklyn Park, Eagan, Eden Prairie, Lake Elmo, Mankato, St. Cloud
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| Mississippi |
Virginia College Biloxi, Jackson
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| Missouri |
Allied College South Arnold, Saint Ann
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Everest College St. Louis
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Sanford Brown Institute St.Peters
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| Nevada |
High Tech Institute Las Vegas
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| New Jersey |
Chubb Institute Cherry Hill, Jersey City, N. Brunswick, Parsippany
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Dover Business College Clifton, Dover
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| New York |
Branford Hall Albany, Bohemia
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Chubb Institute New York
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Sanford Brown Institute White Plains
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| North Dakota |
Rasmussen College Bismark
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| Ohio |
Sanford Brown Institute Cleveland
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| Oklahoma |
Vatterott College Oklahoma City
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| Oregon |
Cambridge College Portland
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Everest College Portland
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Pioneer Pacific College Clackamas, Springfield, Wilsonville
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| Pennsylvania |
Allied Medical & Technical Institute Forty Fort
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Allied Medical & Technical Institute Scranton
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Career Training Academy Monroeville, New Kensington, Pittsburgh
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Chubb Institute Springfield
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| Tennessee |
Draughons Junior College Clarksville, Murfreesboro, Nashville
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High Tech Institute Memphis, Nashville
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Virginia College Chatanooga
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| Texas |
Everest College Arlington-Mid Cities, Dallas, Ft. Worth,
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High Tech Institute Dallas
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Sanford Brown Institute Dallas
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Sanford Brown Institute Houston
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Sanford Brown Institute Northloop
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Virginia College Austin
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| Utah |
Everest College Salt Lake City
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| Virginia |
Everest College Tyson's Corner
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| Washington |
Everest College Bremerton, Everett, Renton, Tacoma, Vancouver
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| Wisconsin |
Rasmussen College Green Bay
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High Tech Institute Milwaukee
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| Wyoming |
College America Cheyenne
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