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Medical Coding and Billing
Certificate

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the health care industry will continue to grow through 2014 due to innovative medical technology and a growing population of seniors who require care.* Not all health care jobs require patient contact, such as a career in medical coding and billing, and Kaplan College can provide the education and career training you need to seek entry-level employment in this field.

Medical Coding and Billing Certificate Program

Kaplan College's Medical Coding and Billing Certificate program can provide you with the technical skills required by employers in health care services. Listed below is a sample of the courses offered to you in this program:

  • Coding and Insurance
  • Database Concepts and Applications
  • Medical Bookkeeping Concepts and Applications
  • Medical Terminology
  • Occupational Transcription
  • Records Management for the Professional

Standard of Competence

In addition to learning about the medical office, this program can also help prepare you to obtain the Medical Coding and Insurance Billing certification.†

Career Opportunities

This program is designed to lead to entry-level employment in the medical coding and billing field or to jobs in related fields. Your certificate can help you qualify for an entry-level job in:

  • Clinics
  • Doctors' offices
  • Home health agencies
  • Hospitals
  • Insurance companies
  • Medical billing companies
  • Medical group practices
  • Nursing homes

* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.

† However, the College cannot guarantee a student's eligibility either to take this exam or become certified. A student's eligibility may depend on his or her work experience, completion of high school (or its equivalent), not having a criminal record, meeting other licensure or certification requirements, or the program or College itself having appropriate accreditation or licensure. Externship sites may themselves require a criminal background check or medical examination.



 

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