HEALTHCARE
Medical Billing & Coding Clerk
There’s a healthcare career waiting for you as a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist.
Salary Range Potential:
$45,000+ /YEAR
Education Required:
High School Diploma, Community College or Technical Degree
Skills Needed:
Computer Savvy, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving
Types of Employers:
Hospitals, Clinics, Surgery Centers, Long-Term Care Facilities, Insurance Companies, Coding And Billing Services
Job Description
Today’s healthcare reimbursement system relies heavily on medical coding. This means job opportunities for trained Medical Coding Specialists. The job of the Medical Coding Specialist is to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes into a universally recognized coding system. These codes are used for reimbursement for Medicare, Medicaid and insurance payments.
Training Opportunities
Billing and Coding Technology is designed to prepare students to work in hospitals, doctors' offices, health clinics, insurance companies and other health-related organizations. The student will develop proficiency in coding certification competencies in preparation to sit for a national exam, such as Certified Coding Associate (CCA), Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) or Certified Professional Coder (CPC).
Pre-requisites required:High School Diploma or GED | Minimum ACT Score 16
Length of Program:Career Certificate l Technical Certificate l Associate of Applied Science
Summary of Program Requirements:High School Diploma or GED | Minimum ACT Score 16
Skills NeededMathmatics | Basic Computer | Attention to Detail | Problem Solving
Goodman | Grenada | Kosciusko | Ridgeland
ContactReagan Dilmore(601) 605-3345rdilmore@holmescc.edu
The Healthcare Data Technology program is offered online and is designed to prepare students to work in office positions in hospitals, doctor's offices, health clinics, and other health-related organizations. The student will develop skills using medical terminology, electronic health records, and computer software applications.
Pre-requisites required:Applicants must meet Copiah-Lincoln Community College admission requirements.
Length of Program:1 year
Summary of Program Requirements:Applicants must meet Copiah-Lincoln Community College admission requirements.
Skills NeededComputer Savvy, Analytical Thinking, Problem-Solving
