According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the health care industry will continue to grow through 2014 due to an aging population and innovative medical technology. Not all health care jobs require patient contact, such as a career in medical coding and billing. Kaplan College can provide the education and training you need for 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 this medical office coursework, the program can also help you prepare for 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 jobs in related fields. Your certificate can help you qualify for a job in:
- Clinics
- Doctors' offices
- Home health agencies
- Hospitals
- Insurance companies
- Medical billing companies
- Medical group practices
- Nursing homes
* 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.