If you have always wanted to join the healthcare field but aren’t sure about some of the clinical aspects of working with patients, a medical billing and coding career may be perfect for you! The first step is selecting a medical billing and coding school to further your education. That helps to give you the information and skills that employers are looking for. Do you think that you may be interested in becoming a medical biller and coder? Keep reading!
How long does medical billing and coding training take?
To earn your certificate or diploma from a Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration program, your time in the classroom can be completed in just 30 weeks for day session students and 42.5 weeks for evening session students. Once you have completed the classroom portion of the program, filled with important practice, information, and demonstrations regarding your future career, you will be placed in a real healthcare environment to complete your externship. During your externship experience, you will get the opportunity to be involved in the daily operations of your healthcare facility!
We know that students come to Ross because they want a quality healthcare education without all the unnecessary classes and wasted time. That’s why our Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration program has instructors that are focused on getting you the skills and information that you need to be successful in your field. We want you to get out there and into your new career fast!
What are some of the classes I’ll take as a Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration student?
The Ross Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration program is broken up into modules. That way, you can start a new class when it’s most convenient for you instead of having to wait until the traditional beginning of a year or semester. In our Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration program, the modules can be completed in any order without you missing any skills training or information!
Module 1
- BioMedical Science A
- Medical Asepsis & Infection Control
- Medical Law & Ethics
- Medical Office Administration A
Module 2
- BioMedical Science B
- Fundamentals of Assisting
- Medical Office Administration B
Module 3
- BioMedical Science C
- Medical Office Procedures
- Medical Office Administration C
Module 4
- BioMedical Science D
- Financial Recordkeeping
- Medical Office Administration D
- Mathematical Applications in the Medical Office
Module 5
- BioMedical Science E
- Basic Office First Aid
- Medical Office Administration E
- Medical Office Management
- Professional Growth Communication
What kind of skills can I build in a medical billing and coding class?
As a medical biller and coder, you may have a variety of responsibilities depending upon the type of location you work in as well as the size of the staff. You may do both billing and coding or just one or the other (to learn more, check out this article we wrote about the differences between medical billing and coding). However, a very exciting aspect of all of our programs is that the courses are taught by instructors with experience in their field and a passion for training the next group of healthcare professionals. The love giving you the opportunity to learn and practice new skills inside and outside of the classroom!
What does a medical biller and coder do?
Medical billers and coders do a variety of administrative tasks. They may be found taking down and filing patient information, coding diagnoses, billing those codes, talking with other medical professionals and insurance companies, and much more! They are an important part of every doctor’s office, hospital, clinic, and other healthcare facility. Doctors, patients, and insurance companies all depend on their hard work and expertise. Their daily tasks are highly dependent on their job title as well as the facility in which they work.
How can I begin my Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration training?
Are you interested in pursuing a career as a medical biller or coder? We would love to talk with you about what Ross has to offer! Visit our Medical Insurance Billing and Office Administration program page today and let us know you’re interested in changing your tomorrow!