Medical Coding Schools in North Carolina

Throughout North Carolina, there are several vocational training programs that prepare students for an entry-level career in medical coding. Medical coders are administrative health professionals that are responsible for updating and maintaining patients' records in accordance with a universal coding system. Medical billing is a sub-specialty of medical coding, which often results in employers combining the medical billing and coding jobs into one position. For this reason, the majority of the training programs in North Carolina provide a combined billing and coding curriculum. Students that participate in one of these programs will be able to earn a certificate or diploma for medical billing and coding.
  1. Kaplan College

    • On the Charlotte campus of Kaplan College, students can earn a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma. The program provides training in general office procedures, medical terminology, occupational transcription, records management, medical coding, database concepts, and more. Students will receive instruction through classroom lecture and hands-on laboratory courses. In addition to the coursework, students will also complete a medical billing and coding externship at an approved local healthcare facility. Kaplan College provides students with housing assistance as well as tutoring, advising, and career services.

      Kaplan College
      6070 E. Independence Blvd.
      Charlotte, NC 28212
      800-987-6038
      kaplancollege.com

    Miller-Motte Technical College

    • At Miller-Motte Technical College students are able to participate in a medical billing and coding training program. The program is available at five of the college locations throughout North Carolina including the campuses in Cary, Fayetteville, Greenville, Jacksonville, and Wilmington. Through the program, students will learn medical procedure coding, insurance and reimbursement procedures, and healthcare standards. Students that successfully complete the program will receive a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma. Miller-Motte Technical College offers students day and evening classes, financial aid assistance, and career placement services.

      Miller-Motte Technical College - Wilmington
      5000 Market Street
      Wilmington, NC 28405
      888-800-3158
      miller-motte.edu

    North Carolina Health Information Training Institute

    • Located in Durham, the North Carolina Health Information Training Institute is the only program in the state that is accredited by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). The institute offers a Certificate of Achievement Program in Medical Coding that prepares students to become certified medical coders. The program curriculum includes coursework in medical terminology, pathophysiology, pharmacology, anatomy and physiology, along with basic and advanced diagnosis and procedural coding courses. Prior to completion of the program, students can enroll in a review course that will better prepare them for the national certification exam. North Carolina Health Information Training Institute also offers online courses as well as a medical coding instructor training program.

      North Carolina Health Information Training Institute
      P.O. Box 51535
      Durham, NC 27717
      919-544-3171
      nchiti.com

    Southeastern Institute

    • Southeastern Institute, located in Charlotte, offers a full and part-time training programs to prepare students for a career in medical billing and coding. Students will complete a series of medical terminology, human anatomy, and coding courses along with a course in medical billing and office procedures. During the program, students will also receive workplace experience through an internship at a local insurance or health care facility. Graduates of the program will earn a certificate in medical billing and coding and be eligible for certification through the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).

      Southeastern Institute
      5250 Seventy-Seven Center Drive, Suite 100
      Charlotte, NC 28217
      800-420-4263
      southeasterninstitute.edu

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