Are you interested in a health care field, but prefer to take more of an administrative role? Then the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding diploma program may be a good career choice for you.

Medical billing and its related occupations are expected to grow much faster than average in the health care industry.* Give yourself an advantage as more and more insurance companies, medical offices and clinics look to hire well-schooled and experienced professionals.

Through the diploma program, students can learn the basic concepts and procedures to perform the tasks involved in health insurance as well as insurance claim forms. You can also gain knowledge of basic coding definitions and how to apply those codes to medical documentation, as well as the Anatomy, Physiology, Medical Terminology, Diagnostic and Procedural Coding of a number of the body's systems.

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Training Courses

Hands-on education also includes:

• Medical insurance
• Claims processing/collection strategies
• Current procedural coding
• Diagnostic coding
• Introduction to Medical Terminology
• Insurance Coding
• Administrative Duties of Medical Personnel
• Anatomy & Physiology

This program offers simulated practice where you manually and electronically prepare insurance claims. You may practice interviewing and documenting skills to obtain the necessary patient information for successfully completing and managing claims

To succeed in this field, you may need to possess a combination of skills. A thorough knowledge of medical terminology, preparing and processing of insurance claims, set up and maintenance of patient records, and proper code selection and application are all essential tools for this profession. Strong computer and keyboarding skills are also vital to the effectiveness of these jobs.

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding Career Opportunities

Earn your diploma to pursue career opportunities that may include:

• Medical insurance biller
• Medical records clerk
• Intake technician
• Outpatient billing
• Medical claims representative

Programs may vary by campus. Please refer to the school catalog available at the campus in your area for specific program information.

*O*NET Online, Medical Secretaries - http://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00. Accessed June 20, 2011.