About
Medical Coding and Billing Program
Quick Overview
Dive into the world of medical coding and billing with our comprehensive training. This 4-6 month course covers everything from understanding specialized medical terminologies to applying basic claims processes for insurance reimbursements. You'll decode patient diagnoses, request payments from insurance companies, and solve billing and coding issues like a pro.
Key Learning Outcomes
- Apply critical thinking to medical terminologies, insurance, and regulatory systems
- Use computer skills for preparing documents around billing, coding, and healthcare needs
- Grasp disorders and medical procedures common to each body system
- Get comfortable with legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts in the field
- Understand coding instructions: ICD-10-CM, ICD-10-PCS, CPT, and HCPCS Level II
Where Can This Take You?
You could find yourself in a range of roles such as an Insurance Billing Clerk, Medical Biller and Collections, or a Billing Clerk. According to the BLS, there's a growing demand in this profession, with an average salary of approximately $40,350 per year.
Organization
Global Career Institute
Global Career Institute
Global Career Institute is a nonprofit educational organization specializing in affordable online medical career training programs. It serves working students and distant learners with flexible schedules and no commuting, focusing on personal growth and economic independence. The institute combines affordable and flexible online career training with supportive services, including housing assistance, to ensure education is accessible and supportive for diverse student needs. It emphasizes a digital-first personalized learning platform and offers additional services like resume and interviewing skills training and medical outreach, aiming to build strong communities through education, housing, and opportunity.
Highlights:
- Offers affordable, flexible online medical career training programs combined with supportive services like housing assistance for students facing insecurities
- Committed to inclusivity, diversity, and building stronger communities through education, support, and advocacy