Medical Billing & Coding Colleges

Professionals in the medical billing and coding field are tasked with keeping secure track of patients' medical records, procedures, insurance, and other health-related information. This process may be done on hard-copy charts, the computer, or a combination of both. To become a billing and coding specialist requires specific training, offered through diploma programs usually lasting between 10 months to a year.
  1. Ultimate Medical Academy

    • The Ultimate Medical Academy on Florida's Gulf Cost has a diploma program in medical billing and coding available in both Tampa and Clearwater, or students may choose to complete the approximately 10-month program online. Coursework includes anatomy, medical terminology, facility billing and coding, medical billing and coding applications, exploring medical terms and anatomy, word processing, claims processing, and practical tools for success. Students who wish to further their education may enroll in the academy's 15-month associate of science degree program after completing the diploma program. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and interview with an admissions representative.

      Ultimate Medical Academy
      9309 North Florida Ave.
      Tampa, FL 33612
      888-205-2510
      ultimatemedical.edu

    Utah Career College

    • Earn a medical coding and billing diploma at one of Utah Career College's three locations in West Jordan, Layton, or Orem. The program cam be as short as 12 months, preparing students with topics such as medical terminology, keyboarding, medical office procedures, insurance coding, business communication, drugs and disease, anatomy and physiology, and career development. All students will participate in an externship, gaining real-world skills in a medical office setting. Utah Career College also offers a two-year associate's degree in health information technology, which accepts all of the coursework from the medical coding program. All applicants will take a computerized assessment tool to determine their abilities, skills, and the appropriateness of their chosen program.

      Utah Career College
      1902 West 7800 South
      West Jordan, UT 84088
      877-480-3335
      utahcollege.edu

    Penn Commercial and Business/Technical School

    • Penn Commercial and Business/Technical School's diploma in medical billing and coding is a 12-month program consisting of topics such as medical coding, medical computer applications, medical documentation, introduction to pathology, word processing, professional development, medical terminology, pharmacology, and medical office procedures. Applicants must have a high school diploma or GED and provide a transcript.

      Penn Commercial and Business/Technical School
      242 Oak Spring Road
      Washington, PA 15301
      724-222-5330
      penncommercial.edu

Learnify Hub © www.0685.com All Rights Reserved