Medical Billing & Coding
Location: Online | Duration: 20 Months
Whether you are just starting work or transitioning from a different field, there has never been a better time to enter a career in medical billing and coding.
Skills Development:
Resolve insurance billing problems
Manually file claims (using the CPT and ICD-10 manual)
Complete common insurance forms
Trace delinquent claims
Appeal denied claims
Use generic forms to streamline billing procedures.
More than one million practicing physicians in the U.S. rely on medical billers and coders to receive payment for their services. Medical billing and coding positions are in-demand within medical facilities, health insurance companies, specialty pharmacies, medical suppliers, consulting firms, and national medical coding and billing companies. With the right medical billing and coding training, the opportunities are nearly endless!
Laurel’s 20-month online Medical Billing and Coding program will prepare you for success as you learn about legal, ethical, and regulatory concepts central to this field, including HIPAA compliance, official coding guidelines, and third-party payer requirements.
Common medical terminology is also reviewed to help you converse with others in healthcare easily and with confidence. Medical coding specialists serve as patient supporters in settling accounts and helping to translate the difficulties surrounding insurance claims.
Program Highlights
One-on-one faculty interaction and support
Available student success coach through your education
Valuable insight from professional in-field instructors
What It Takes to be an Online Student
Our Online programs offer a ‘conditional enrollment’ period that allows you to try online courses at no cost. These courses are designed to prepare you to be successful in an online learning environment. Laurel wants to ensure that our online courses meet your learning needs before you make a financial obligation.
You’ll attend live classes that are also recorded in case you miss them and need to watch them later. You’ll learn using programs that adapt to your knowledge level while helping you learn faster and retain more.
Online Learning Tools
Laurel gives you the tools to achieve your dreams through a comprehensive online education platform, digital learning resources for research or course supplements, interactive simulations, and academic advising.
Content Courses
- Medical Terminology
- Medical Office Procedures
- Foundation of Health Information Technology
- Electronic Medical Records
- Foundations of H. I. T.
- Coding / Advanced Coding
- Health Informatics and Data Governance
- Medical Laws & Ethics
- Computerized Medical Billing
- Pathophysiology
- Advanced H. I. T.
- Pharmacology
THIS LIST IS A SAMPLE OF COURSES. TO LEARN MORE ABOUT OUR COURSE OFFERINGS, FILL OUT THE FORM BELOW.
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Occupation Outlook
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Popular Occupations:
MEDICAL RECORDS & HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNICIANS
MEDICAL SECRETARIES
MEDICAL TRANSCRIPTIONISTS
For a full program outline, see our school catalogs
Laurel Graduate Spotlight
Laura Miner
GRADUATION: SEPTEMBER 2021
PROGRAM OF STUDY: MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
OCCUPATION: TRI COUNTY UROLOGY AS A MEDICAL BILLER
Samantha Castor
GRADUATION: SEPTEMBER 2021
PROGRAM OF STUDY: MEDICAL BILLING & CODING
OCCUPATION:MEDICAL BILLING SPECIALIST AT PRIMARY HEALTH NETWORK