MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
The Medical Billing and Coding training program provides students with the skills and knowledge to begin a medical billing and coding career. The medical billing and coding program is 53 credit hours and 720 clock hours including classroom instruction, labs, and an externship. Click here for to view the medical billing and coding curriculum. If you've been searching for a medical billing school, then look no further than Laurus.
The Medical Billing and Coding program trains students in a variety of areas including:
- Medisoft billing software
- ICD-9 coding
- HCPCS/CPT coding
- Universal Bill92 processing
- Medical terminology
- Anatomy & physiology
- Inpatient and outpatient payment Systems
- Medical law & ethics
- Electronic records management
- Health insurance & claims processing
- Government health plans
- Microsoft office
- Human Relations & Communication
- CPR and first aid
Graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding program have worked in a variety of medical offices including:
- Physician's offices
- Medical billing companies
- Long-term care facilities
- Dialysis centers
- Government agencies
- Behavioral health centers
- Insurance companies
- Skilled nursing facilities
- Law firms
- Hospice facilities
- Rehabilitation clinics
- Chiropractors
- Nursing homes
- Collection agencies
- Medical laboratories
- Sports medicine facilities
- Hospitals
- Emergency rooms
- Specialty physicians
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding program, students are qualified to obtain a number of certifications including:
- Certified Coding Associate
- Certified Professional Coder
- Certified Professional Coder - Hospital
- Certified Billing and Coding Specialist
- Certified Patient Account Specialist
- Certified Medical Biller
- Certified Medical Billing Specialist
- Certified Medical Billing Specialist - Hospital
To learn more information about the Medical Billing and Coding program contact the admissions department at 1 (800) 581-7052 or please fill out a contact form. If you'd like more information about related healthcare programs, click here to learn more about medical assistant or medical office administration.
