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The Medical Billing program focuses on the business side of healthcare – from the patient’s first point of contact through payment for services. Industry experts will teach you how to collect maximum appropriate payments by handling patients’ financial arrangements, billing insurance companies, and processing payments.

The skills you obtain with this diploma are part of a pathway and may be applied to the Medical Administrative Specialist Associate Degree program.

Graduates from this program are qualified to complete professional examinations and earn certification(s) through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Voluntary, eligible certifications include Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA), Certified Billing & Coding Specialist (CBCS), and/or Certified Electronic Health Records Specialist (CEHRS). NHA is the national leader in allied health professional certifications and is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies.

Please note: Healthcare employers require all applicants to complete and pass a background check as a condition of employment.

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Madison Area Technical College

Madison Area Technical College

Located in Madison, WI, Madison Area Technical College is a higher education institution offering over 180 hands-on, career-focused programs across multiple campuses. The college provides accessible and affordable education designed to foster lifelong learning and success, with a strong emphasis on preparing students for the workforce.

Highlights:

  • High job placement rate of over 90% for graduates
  • Flexible and affordable education options
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  • Phlebotomy program has an average starting salary near $40,000 for graduates
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