Program Details
Jumpstart your career in healthcare with this online medical billing and coding degree. Prepare for a career as an entry-level coding specialist, reviewing medical documentation from physicians and other healthcare providers, and then translating this information into numeric codes. Learn to assign and sequence diagnostic and procedural codes using universally recognized coding systems.
Graduates will work in such facilities as:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Physician practice groups
- Surgery centers
- Long-term care facilities
After graduating, obtain Medical Coding Certification through either the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) or the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC) by completing a written exam.
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100% OnlineSchool Accreditation & Licensing
Northcentral Technical College is accredited by:
Higher Learning Commission (HLC)
Program Requirements & Restrictions
Minimum Education
High School or EquivalentApplication Requirements
Official High School Transcript/GED Score