Medical billing and coding and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. A certification in MBC will help to prepare students for a rewarding career in a wide array of medical settings such as medical record coders, insurance billers and health information technicians.
The Medical Billing & Coding Program begins with a standard block of courses necessary to obtain the foundation knowledge needed for certification in billing and coding. Essential sciences are covered in the medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, diagnostic coding, and disease pathology modules. Once these core medical topics are covered, the Program provides the learner with the knowledge and skills needed to perform diagnostic coding, using the ICD-9 and ICD-10 coding systems, and procedural coding. Students will participate in a module specific focusing on CPC® examination preparation.