Location:

Marietta, United States

Program Type:

Full Degree

Degree Level:

Diploma

Specialty:

Medical Billing, Coding & Transcription, Medical Billing, Coding & Transcription

Program Overview

Program Description:

Gwinnett Colleges & Institute’s medical billing and coding training programs will provide you with the opportunity to learn insurance coding and processing, medical administrative procedures, and the regulatory requirements in the healthcare delivery system.  School externships provide the opportunity to apply the medical billing and coding skills learned in the Orlando, Marietta & Lilburn campuses’ classroom in actual medical settings.  The medical billing and coding degree program provides additional training in coding from the operative report and ICD-10 CM coding for long-term care.  General college education courses are designed to provide a well-rounded educational experience and encourage life-long learning.  Upon completion, medical billing and coding college graduates can seek entry-level career opportunities as medical billers and coders in such settings as hospitals, clinics, physician offices, health insurance companies, and third-part administrator companies.

The core medical billing and coding training program will include the following topics.

    Billing Basics
    ICD-10 Coding
    CPT/HCPCS Coding
    Advanced Clinical Coding
    Inpatient Coding
    Coding from Operative Reports
    Health Information Technology

Gwinnett Colleges & Institute offers medical billing & coding program courses to gain essential skills and training to achieve entry-level positions in this career field. These medical billing & coding diploma and degree courses at the Orlando, Marietta & Lilburn campuses will be the first step in starting a rewarding career.

Additional Program Information

Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges