Medical Billing and Coding Certification
Once you have completed your medical billing and coding training you will be in high demand. Many smaller physician practices and some health care agencies higher new graduates, but many of the higher paying medical billing and coding jobs will require at least 6 months to 1 year of work experience and certification from a professional billing and/or coding association.
The American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) is one of the major providers of certifications for medical billing and coding specialists. Medical coders with credentials from the AAPC are working in hospitals, physician offices and outpatient centers. There are three certifications (CPC, CPC-H, and CPC-P) offered by the AAPC (www.aapc.com/) and are considered the gold standard certification for medical coding.
Another highly respected credentialing association is the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) . They offer certifications based on education, experience and performance on nationally administered certification exams. AHIMA offers credentials including the Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS), Certified Coding Specialist – Physician Based (CCS-P). Ahima also offers health information management certification which has become very popular in the hospital setting. (www.ahima.org/certification/)
The American Medical Billing Association (AMBA) offers the Certified Medical Reimbursement Specialist credentials. (www.ambanet.net/AMBA.htm)
Before choosing a certification, please contact the hospitals or office that you are looking to work and ask which credentials they require.
Featured Medical Billing and Coding Training and Degree Programs
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Kaplan University (Online)(Health Care Pathways): The Medical Billing and Medical Coding Certificate programs at Kaplan are designed for individuals with a GED or high school diploma that want to begin a career in allied health in in a data management setting. Programs are online and can be completed in 12 months or less.
AIU Online: An online AABA with a concentration in Medical Coding and Billing can help you with your education needs. In addition to business courses and general education requirements designed to foster critical thinking and communication skills, the medical billing and coding focus includes the study of medical terminology, anatomy and physiology, legal aspects of health information, coding and abstraction of data, statistics, database management, quality improvement methods and computer science. Request info below to learn more.
Associate’s Degree – Medical Coding and Billing
Everest Institute: In the Everest Institute medical billing and coding program you will learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in processing health insurance as well as insurance claims forms. You will also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation. Click here to request free information from a campus near you.
Campus Locations Offering Medical Billing and Coding Programs:
Georgia: Atlanta, Jonesboro, Norcross
Michigan: Grand Rapids
Minnesota: Eagan
New York: Rochester
Ohio: Columbus (Gahanna)
Pennsylvania: Pittsburgh
Texas: Houston (Greenspoint), Houston Hobby, Houston – Bissonnet
Virginia: Chesapeake, Newport News
Everest College: Medical billing and its related occupations are among the fastest growing opportunities in the healthcare industry. Click here to request free information from an Everest College campus near you.
Campus Locations Offering Medical Billing and Coding:
Arizona: Mesa, Phoenix
California: Alhambra, Anaheim, City of Industry, Gardena, Ontario, West Los Angeles
Colorado: Aurora, Colorado Springs, Thornton
Illinois: Merrionette Park, Skokie
Missouri: Springfield
Oregon: Portland
Texas: Arlington, Dallas, Fort Worth
Utah: Salt Lake City
Virginia: McLean
Washington (state): Bremerton, Everett, Renton, Tacoma, Vancouver
