Kaplan College's Denver campus has a medical billing and coding course that prepares its students for entry level work in the field. Medical terminology, bookkeeping, records management and occupational transcription are all covered. An externship for work experience is required before a student is issued a diploma. Applicants for admission must hold a high school diploma or its equivalent. Financial aid is available.
Everest College's Aurora campus, just east of Denver, offers a medical insurance billing and coding class. Topics covered include claims processing and collection strategies, procedural and diagnostic coding, and medical terminology. Students need strong computer and keyboarding skills. Applicants for admission need a high school diploma or its equivalent, must take an Everest-administered Career Program Assessment test, and meet with an admissions counselor. Financial aid is available.
Anthem College in Aurora offers a medical billing and coding program. Course work includes professional coding practices, record keeping, documentation, medical office procedures and legal issues. Admission is open to students with a high school diploma or its equivalent. All students must speak fluent English and pass an assessment test. Grants and loans are available, and the school works with military personnel who wish to study under the G.I. Bill.
Colorado Technical University in Denver offers an associate of science degree in health administration services. This course includes a technical education in medical billing and coding, and also covers the specifics of operating a medical practice. Healthcare finance, human resources, reimbursement systems and records, and healthcare administration are a few of the courses in the program. Graduates are qualified for medical billing and coding plus entry level positions in hospitals, healthcare facilities and private practices. Applicants for admission must provide a high school diploma or equivalent, speak with an admissions advisor on the telephone and must speak fluent English. Financial aid is available.