In order to sit for national certification exams, candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent; therefore, it is recommended you have this before enrolling for this program.

Whether you’re just starting out or transitioning into a different field, there has never been a better time to enter the field of Medical Billing and Coding. More than 850,000 practicing physicians in the United States rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Aside from medical facilities, positions are available with health insurance companies, pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and medical billing companies. Healthcare workers are in high demand due to the increased medical needs of an aging population and the increased number of Americans qualifying for health insurance.

Medical Billing and Coding is a nationally-recognized online program that will prepare you for an entry-level career in the healthcare industry. So, what will you be doing as a medical biller and coder? Billing and coding specialists assign industry codes to patient records for procedures performed. These codes are used to bill insurance companies and third-parties to collect fees not rendered by the patient. Within this program, you’ll learn human anatomy and physiology to help you better understand the codes applied to specific diagnosis and procedures.

You’ll learn the three main code sets used within the industry: ICD-10/ICD-9, CPT, and HCPCS. This program will prepare you to sit for national certification exams offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). Upon successful completion of this program, you should be well prepared to find your place in this rewarding healthcare career & you will be provided a paid exam voucher for the NHA Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam. This program will also prepare you to sit for the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam.