The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist is trained to work in physician practices, hospitals, and clinics. This program provides a generalized orientation to the healthcare fields, plus specific training in International Classification of Disease (ICD) and Current Procedural Terminology (CPT) coding, reimbursement and collection procedures, including various software applications. The student will also acquire knowledge of anatomy/physiology, disease process, professional communications skills, computer and keyboarding skills, diagnostic coding, and basic office skills. Upon completion of the program you should be prepared to work in entry-level positions in a physician’s office, clinic, hospital or other medical settings.
Orion Technical College offers a 100% Online, available anywhere, anytime, Medical Billing & Coding diploma program that runs for 40 weeks**.
Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
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**with no interruption in training
A graduate of the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program will have a variety of job possibilities open to him or her. Examples of career-related jobs include, but are not limited to:
Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) codes* include, but are not limited to, the following:
29-2072.00 – Medical Records Specialists and Health Information Technicians
29-9021.00 – Health Information Technologists and Medical Registrars
43-6013.00 – Medical Secretaries
*Detailed information regarding classifications can be found at http://www.onetonline.org.
