 What is a Medical Coder and Biller?
When you become a Medical Biller and Coder, you will do work that is vital to the success of any medical office. Doctors rely on you to accurately code diagnoses and procedures, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. You have skills that are in demand and the opportunity to earn great money. Jobs for all Medical Records and Health Information Technicians including Medical Billing and Coding Professionals are expected to increase 20% through 2018*, so it's important to find the right Medical Billing and Coding school for you. If you are ready to start training for new opportunities in this growing field, Brighton College has the right program for you.
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The following are a few of the concepts you will learn in our online medical billing and coding program:
- Business English
- Medical Terminology
- Evaluation and Management
- Coding Diagnoses
- Coding Procedures
- Coding Linkages and Compliance
- History of National Level Coding
- Third Party Reimbursement Issues
- Official Guidelines of Coding and Reporting
- Medical Insurance
- The Legal Medical Record
- HIPAA
- The Reimbursement Cycle
- Diagnostic Coding: ICD-9-CM
- Procedural Coding: CPT
- Coding Linkage
- Health Care Claim Preparation and Transmission
- Claim Adjudication
- Collections
- Medicare
- Commercial Carriers
- Managed Care Organizations
- Medicaid
- Workers' Compensation and Disability
- Hospital Billing and Reimbursement
- Medical Office Procedures
Brighton is not like other online medical coding schools. We understand that starting a successful medical billing and coding career is your ultimate goal. We will help you build your resume and cover letter. Our staff is dedicated to assisting you in your job search. See what sets Brighton apart from other online medical coding schools. Learn more about Brighton today!
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*According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook.
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