About
National Career Institute’s Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program in East Orange, New Jersey, trains students to review medical documentation, assign healthcare codes, process claims, and support insurance reimbursement. Completing the required coursework leads to certification as a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist. The accelerated occupational program includes 270 contact hours and 17 credit hours, and most students complete it in around three months. Evening scheduling options are available, and enrollment is open year-round. Admission requires applicants to be at least 17 years old and to have a high school diploma or general educational development (GED) diploma. The curriculum includes anatomy and physiology, medical office procedures, and billing and coding.
At a glance
- Next start: Enrollment is open year-round
- Leads to: Medical Billing and Coding Specialist certification
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
National Career Institute
National Career Institute is a trade and healthcare education institution in East Orange, New Jersey. It trains students in Electrical Assistant and HVAC Certification, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy. The school combines classroom instruction with practical classes and field experience across allied health and skilled trade fields. Its training includes student evaluation, accessible learning environments, and certification testing. National Career Institute is approved to accept veterans and military personnel entitled to GI Bill benefits. Programs are offered in day, afternoon, and evening sessions, supporting varied schedules and different learning preferences.