Medical Coding & Billing professionals use special coding systems to process insurance claims and label diagnoses. They work in many different healthcare facilities and are an important part of medical administrative teams. On average medical coders make over $66,000 a year with more experienced professionals earning higher salaries.
A medical coder pulls the billable details from a patient’s medical record and documentation. Medical billing applies the applicable codes to enable payment for those services.
Ensuring that healthcare organizations have proper medical billing and coding is necessary to receive payment in full from government agencies such as Medicare and insurance providers. One tiny error can take months to fix, and that slows down an already complex payment process.
The U.S. Bureau of Labor and Statistics estimates the job outlook for these professionals is strong. They report an additional 16,500 jobs for billers and coders by the year 2032. Medical coding and billing are the backbone of the healthcare revenue cycle, so they work in almost every healthcare environment, from private practices to major hospitals and healthcare networks.
Phlebotomy Career Training (PCT) provides an affordable Medical Coding and Billing certification course that puts you on the right path for this essential career.
PCT’s Medical Coding certification course is 100% online. The course design allows you to work through the modules on your schedule from a computer or mobile device. In addition to online modules and exams, PCT assigns an instructor to each student to answer any questions they might have during the course.
You can complete the course curriculum in as little as four weeks. Once you enroll, though, you have up to six months to finish. There are 300 hours of course content that covers 15 topics, such as medical terminology, record keeping, and healthcare law. You will also learn about HIPAA compliance and diagnostic and procedural coding. The course includes access to tutoring via Zoom at an affordable price that allows you to work with experienced medical professionals for additional help.
Once you complete all course modules, you must pass a Medical Billing and Coding Certification Exam to graduate and go on to take the national test. PCT Medical Billing and Coding students get one voucher to take a national exam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), American Medical Certification Association (AMCA), or the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT).
The prerequisite for the affordable PCT Medical Coding and Billing Certification course is a high school diploma or equivalent GED. There are no internship requirements, but you must complete the online course in six weeks.
Become a Medical Coding & Billing Specialist without any prior experience with our 100% online and self-paced course. The course includes 300 hours of instruction and a complimentary attempt at
$710.00
PCT offers students multiple certification options that they can combine to expand their skill sets. For example, a Medical Billing and Coding student might consider the Medical Assistant Tier IV certification course combining EKG, phlebotomy, medical assistant, IV training, and other healthcare certifications. When partnered with medical billing and coding, you have a well-rounded education to work in almost any healthcare environment.
Phlebotomy Career Training opened its doors in 2009 and has helped thousands of students change their lives. We believe that having a successful career in healthcare doesn’t have to cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. We offer an affordable way for you to meet your career goals and fulfill your dream of being a healthcare professional.
PCT is fully accredited by the National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT). Other organizations that certify our courses include:
PCT must meet the same accreditation standards as major universities and colleges. Our students graduate with the skills that allow them to build successful careers in their chosen fields. With our help, 96% of our graduates live their dream of having a fulfilling job in healthcare.
Enroll today and start your career journey with PCT. Find out more about Medical Coding and Billing and our other certification opportunities.
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