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Medical Billing and Coding Diploma

Diploma

Online or On-Campus

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma

The Medical Billing and Coding diploma program at Bryant & Stratton College provides students with the foundational learning to sit for a national coding certification and to pursue positions in medical billing and coding and in other roles within the healthcare field. This diploma program aids students in earning the necessary professional designations that employers throughout the medical field and allied health communities look for. Through the Medical Billing and Coding diploma program, students are prepared for entry-level positions at private practices, hospitals, clinics, long-term-care facilities, insurance providers, and other businesses within the healthcare industry.

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma that also affords the ability to earn professional designations

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20 months

Approximate Program Length

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36 credit hours

Total Credits

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Sept 4

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Curriculum in the 36-credit diploma is designed to meet industry standards and provides graduates the knowledge to take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam given by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA).This structure ensures that graduates are prepared to earn professional designations while laying the foundation for future growth and success in billing insurance companies, coding health information, and handling sensitive healthcare and medical records. Credits earned in the program also transfer into the associate degree in Medical Reimbursement and Coding offered by Bryant & Stratton College.

Learn based on your preferences with online, on-campus, and live remote options

Thinking about taking medical coding courses online? The Medical Billing and Coding diploma is available for study online with Bryant & Stratton College. The online Medical Billing and Coding diploma program follows the same outcomes and curriculum as the campus-based program with the added flexibility and convenience of an online program. Students of this online medical billing and coding program can expect the same personal touch and support as provided by our campus faculty and staff.

Credits earned in online classes at Bryant & Stratton College are the same as credits earned in campus-based classes at Bryant & Stratton College.

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Whether you prefer the vibrant atmosphere of on-campus classes, the convenience of online learning, or the flexibility of remote options, our degree programs are tailored to fit your lifestyle. Use our interactive map to explore the various campus locations where this degree program is offered.

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Program Outcomes

The Medical Billing and Coding diploma provides students with the ability to:

Demonstrate competency to assemble, process, maintain, store, abstract, analyze, index, and retrieve health information data.

Analyze the results of coded data to ensure medical necessity is met when auditing charts.

Abstract information from medical charts to assign the correct diagnosis (ICD-10), procedure (CPT), and inpatient (ICD-10-PCS) code in a variety of medical situations.

Evaluate the accuracy and completeness of the patient record as defined by policy, external regulations, and standards.

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Scalable to Your Career Level & Goals

Bryant & Stratton College designs skill-building programs to fit your needs. In addition to online, on-campus, and live remote learning options, our degree offerings are scalable and stackable. Whether seeking to jumpstart your career or advance your education we offer diploma, associate, and bachelor’s degrees to help you achieve your academic and career goals on your schedule.

Overview

Develop key skills in medical coding, billing, transcription, data processing, and recordkeeping process and procedure.

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Program Format

Online/On-campus

Program Duration

  • 2-Years Full-Time Study

Overview

Prepare to interpret patient data to process patient billing and correctly assign procedural and diagnostic codes.

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Program Format

Online/On-campus

Program Duration

  • 1-Year Full-Time Study
  • 2-Years Part-Time Study

Valuable Internship Experience

In addition to your classroom experience, we recognize the importance of real-world application. Through our partnership network, students are provided with opportunities to actively apply their learnings within their chosen field.

Careers

What can you do with a Medical Billing and Coding Diploma?

A Medical Billing and Coding diploma will prepare you to enter the growing medical industry. Graduates with this diploma may find employment as insurance reimbursement specialists or medical coders. These professionals manage the billing and reimbursement process by working with insurance companies and medical billing staff. Additional training or certification can pave the way for even more career opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Once you’ve completed your Medical Billing and Coding diploma from Bryant & Stratton College, you should take the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam provided by the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA). Once you pass that, you’re ready to take the next step and pursue a position in medical coding and billing.

While there are no post-secondary educational requirements to become a billing and coding professional, many employers expect it. They often look for graduates who have at least earned a relevant diploma or degree program and who have passed the Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam.

Medical billing and coding is a career field in the healthcare industry. Degrees and certifications speak to the education and qualifications you can pursue to take your place in that field. You can earn a degree or diploma in medical billing and coding, one that will prepare you to take the Certified Coding Associate exam and become a certified coder.

The first step is to find an accredited post-secondary institution, one that provides an education aligned to relevant certified bodies within the medical billing and coding industry. Then apply, do well in your studies and pass all the tests. When you’re ready to take the plunge, Bryant & Stratton College is well-qualified and here to help.

That can depend on a lot of factors: Where will you be earning your degree? Online or on campus? An associate degree, bachelor’s degree or a diploma program? Full-time or part-time status? What about related costs, such as childcare or book fees? At Bryant & Stratton College, we do everything we can to make an education here as affordable and accessible as possible.

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