According to the United States Department of Labor (published in 2010), 'Employment in the Medical Billing and Coding field is expected to grow much faster than average. Job prospects should be very good; technicians with a strong understanding of technology and computer software will be in particularly high demand.'
Medical Billers/Coders typically work for organizations generating invoices, coding procedures and diagnoses and managing billing forms. They are relied upon to evaluate and accurately decipher medical claims and solve insurance billing problems. Understanding codes and their relationship to medical diagnoses is essential to anyone working in the billing/coding area.
Every business now uses computers; consequently, Microsoft Office skills are a highly valued and necessary skill set. Our hands-on interactive instruction offers coursework at the beginner and advanced level, according to the student's individual needs and pace.