Medical Billing and Coding Diploma Online
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10-Month* Medical Billing and Coding Program to accelerate your career
If you are interested in working in healthcare but not directly with patients, consider Beal University’s fully online Medical Billing and Coding diploma program. Medical coders and medical billers perform various technical skills. Medical coders apply their skills to assign diagnostic and procedural codes for healthcare encounters. Medical billers submit reimbursement claim forms and follow the claim process from initial submission to payment collection and account reconciliation.
This diploma program can be completed in as little as 10 calendar months or 40 weeks*. The program consists of 10 courses totaling 34 credits. These courses are fully transferable towards our Health Information Technology, A.A.S. degree. Successful completion of this diploma program would make the candidate eligible to complete the associate’s degree in only 12 additional months*.
The best way to see if Beal University is the right fit for you is to contact an admissions representative. Get more information on the Medical Billing and Coding program, class schedules, and financial aid options so that you can make an informed decision about your future. Get more info or Book a Tour.
Become a Qualified Medical Billing and Coding Professional
The Medical Billing and Medical Coding diploma program is designed to prepare competent entry-level medical billers and medical coders for positions in physicians’ offices, hospitals and clinics.
You’ll learn to navigate the complex world of healthcare billing, understand medical codes, process insurance claims, and ensure compliance with healthcare laws and regulations.
Program Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this program, students will have the opportunity to:
- Verify the quality, completeness, and accuracy of medical records.
- Demonstrate competency in abstracting data and managing health information in health records.
- Leverage technology to improve patient care and decrease health care costs.
- Accurately assign diagnostic and procedural codes for insurance billing and reimbursement.
- Understand the revenue cycle management process and its impact to institutional financial health.
- Apply the knowledge to support and actively improve coding integrity and data quality programs.
- Identify opportunities to improve patient quality health care outcomes and metrics reporting through
accurately captured health care data. - Apply the HIPAA Privacy and Security Rule correctly and understand the complexity of protected health
information access, use, disclosure, authorization, and amendment. - Become eligible to apply for certification through AHIMA, AAPC, MAB and/or AMBA.
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Medical Billing and Coding Career Opportunities
Medical coders and medical billers work in a variety of settings, including physicians’ offices, hospitals, and clinics. With a Medical Billing and Coding diploma, you could hold job titles such as:
- Cancer Registrar
- Medical Coder
- Chargemaster
- Denials Management Coder
- Diagnoses Related Group (DRG) Validator/Auditor
- Electronic Health Records Analyst
- Evaluation and Management Coder
- Healthcare Effectiveness Data and Information Set (HEDIS) Coder
- Inpatient Coder
- Medical Billing Specialist
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Medicare Risk Adjustment (MRA) Coder
- Physician Coding Compliance Specialist
- Risk Adjustment Coder
Medical Billing and Coding Diploma: Curriculum Overview
With flexible online schedules, smaller class sizes, and accelerated programs, you will feel prepared and supported to pursue your career goals upon graduation.
Core Courses in Medical Billing and Coding
During the Medical Billing and Coding program, you’ll study the following topics:
- Human Anatomy and Physiology of the Structural Systems
- Human Anatomy and Physiology of the Organ Systems
- Medical Terminology
- Pharmacology & Pathophysiology
- Speech
- Healthcare Administration & Supervision
- ICD-10-CM Coding
- CPT Coding
- Electronic Health Records
- Medical Billing
Online Class Delivery
Distance learning fits your life schedule, letting you complete your courses stress-free. Hybrid and online learning options give you the peace of mind, flexibility, and support that you need to succeed!
Certification Makes You Employable
Upon successful completion of the Medical Billing and Coding Diploma program, you will be able to sit for various national certifying exams, provided you meet all eligibility criteria. Passing a certifying exam earns you a credential and allows you to pursue employment as a certified professional.
Why choose Beal University to get certified?
A friendly Beal University Career Advisor can answer career questions, guide you to our virtual tour, and get you helpful financial aid information. Get the answers you need to discover the perfect career path for you.
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Financial Aid for Medical Billing and Coding Students
If you’re interested in enrolling at Beal University, a Financial Aid Adviser can discuss funding options with you and guide you through the process of applying for Financial Aid if necessary. To get started you can schedule a visit to come in and speak with a Financial Aid Adviser or request more information.
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*Diploma program length when completed in normal time.