About
American Institute of Health Science and Technology’s Medical Billing and Coding Program in Springfield, Virginia, trains students in medical billing and coding for healthcare administrative work, including claims filing, insurance forms, billing issue resolution, and diagnostic and procedural coding. The program provides preparation for certification exams and develops knowledge of medical insurance, compliance, and electronic records. It combines theoretical knowledge with practical application and spans roughly three months. Admission requires a high school diploma or a foreign equivalent recognized in the United States or Canada. Students must also meet the program’s technical and health standards, including physical, motor, cognitive, and emotional, mental, and physical well-being requirements.
Organization
American Institute of Health Science and Technology
American Institute of Health Science & Technology is a health science and technology institute in Springfield, Virginia. It trains people for healthcare occupations including Dental Assistant, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. The institute offers short and long programs, with competency-based curricula and open entry on a module basis rather than a semester calendar. Weekday and weekend scheduling is available. Short programs require a high school diploma or a foreign equivalent recognized in the United States or Canada, while long programs require a bachelor’s degree or a recognized foreign equivalent. Instruction includes theoretical and hands-on options, and program completion supports eligibility to undertake certification exams by reputable bodies.