Start Your Career as a Medical Biller and Coder
11-Month* Computerized Medical Biller and Coder Program in South Los Angeles, CA
Medical Billers and Coders make sure that their patients get the most health insurance coverage for their medical expenses as well as the highest reimbursement from insurance companies for services provided by doctors. Medical Billers and Coders can work both in out-patient and hospital settings, clearing houses, as well as billing, coding, and durable medical equipment companies.
They may maintain another job, while working independently in their homes after work hours during the weekdays and on weekends. This is good preparation for Healthcare Management and Healthcare Administration. Medical Assistant is a great foundation for those applying for the Ultrasound Technician and Nursing programs.
Healthcare Career College, located in Paramount, CA, serves medical billing and coding students in Long Beach, Compton, Lakewood, Downey, Bellflower, Norwalk, Cerritos, the greater Los Angeles area and north Orange County.
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Medical Biller & Coder Program Overview
11 Month* Diploma | $55,020 median annual salary**
- 13% Job Growth Over Next 10 Years
- Graduates hired by hospitals, physicians’ offices, & nursing homes
- 3 Certification Tracks (NHA, NCCT, and AAPC)
- Advance into Health Information Technology, Clinical Management, Hospital Coding Management and much more!
* Program length when completed in normal time
** https://www.labormarketinfo.edd.ca.gov/OccGuides/Detail.aspx?Soccode=292071&Geography=0604000059 visited on August 12, 2021. Salary source for medical records and health information technicians with the lowest 25th percentile earning $38,960 to the highest 75th percentile of workers earning $64,440.
Become a Qualified Medical Biller and Coder
During this program, you will learn:
- Medical and dental office procedures
- Insurance billing and collections
- Procedure and Diagnostic Coding
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Diploma Features:
- Free certification preparation and testing
- Microsoft Office training included
- Tutoring and student support services
- Affordable tuition
- Small class sizes, personal attention
- Experienced, qualified and caring instructors
- Financial Aid Available
Job Outlook:
- Small and large organizations hiring
- Employment growth of 12.8% from 2018 & 2028 in California**
- Career growth potential
- Certification is accepted nationally
Being enrolled in Healthcare Career College had opened many doors for me. As a student, I was always encouraged by the staff and my instructors every day. I was determined to make everyone proud, and learn as much as I could about ultrasounds. Everything that was available to us was extremely helpful and brought out every students potential.
Medical Billing and Coding Career Opportunities
Medical Billers and Coders can work in insurance offices, physician’s offices, medical billing and coding companies, or hospitals.
Our graduates have been hired by:
- Dusk to Dawn Urgent Care
- St. John’s Well Child and Family Center
- Healthcare Partners
- Immediate Medical Center
- UnitedHealth Group
- And more!
Median Pay: $24.38/hour**
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Nationally Recognized Certification
Healthcare Career College encourages all Medical Billing and Coding students to be nationally certified in their field. NHA and NCCT offer nationally-recognized certification for medical billing. Healthcare Career College is an approved testing site for both the National Center for Competency Testing (http://www.ncctinc.com) and the National Healthcareer Association (http://www.nhanow.com). Certification allows students to earn higher pay and open up greater job opportunities.
AAPC (http://www.aapc.com) offers certification for medical coding. Graduates would take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) Exam.
For those who aim to work in a hospital, inpatient setting, candidates must first pass the CPC exam and get work experience in outpatient billing. After successful work experience, candidates may apply for hospital medical billing jobs and apply for the CIC certification through AAPC.
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*Program length when completed in normal time.
**Source: EDD/LMID Occupational Employment Statistics Survey 2021