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Medical Billing and Coding Associate Degree

Prepare for a Career Full of Potential with an Associate Degree in Medical Billing and Coding

Educating yourself for a job in the growing healthcare industry is a smart career choice. Medical billing and coding specialists are at the forefront of medical records management, one of the fastest growing specialties within healthcare.

These professionals manage the records of patients' hospital visits, manage the coding or categorization of diagnoses, services, and treatments, and work with insurance companies to process coverage claims. They serve as a critical link between hospitals and physicians' offices and the patients and insurance companies with whom they work.

Earning an Associate Degree in Medical Billing and Coding

Most hospitals and physician's offices require an associate degree for medical billing and coding jobs. In this degree program, students gain a basic background in anatomy and physiology, but focus on medical terminology, database management, and computer science. Working with computers is essential to these jobs, and matching physician's reports with medical codes requires a working knowledge of both computers and medical terminology.

Earning your Registered Health Information Technicians (RHIT) from the American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) is also a good career move, as some employers require it. With this and your associate degree, you will be qualified to pursue jobs as medical billers, medical record coders, health information technicians, or related positions.

These jobs can be found primarily in hospitals and physicians' offices. You can also find opportunities to work independently from home.

The following colleges offer Medical Billing and Coding Associates Degrees or similar degree programs:
  American InterContinental University Online

At American InterContinental University, our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles, and for over forty years, we have been helping students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue the next level of their professional development.

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  Anthem Institute

Train for an exciting, in-demand career at Anthem Institute. Hands-on, comprehensive training helps students develop the skills they need for a successful career in a short amount of time. Career training programs include Computer Networking & Security, Graphic Design & Animation, Medical Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, and Surgical Technologist.

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  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

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  Southern Technical College

Get the hands-on training you need to succeed in today's highly competitive career environment. Southern Technical College offers a mix of traditional and innovative teaching techniques, and a dynamic and professional environment. Choose from an array of dynamic, career-focused programs in the area of business, health sciences, and applied electronics technology.

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  Sanford-Brown College

For over 135 years, Sanford-Brown College has been providing students with the hands-on skills employers are looking for. Some programs of study can be completed in as little as 9 months.

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  TechSkills

TechSkills offers flexible IT and business certification training to fit your busy lifestyle and give you the skills you need for a career as a network technician, web developer, bookkeeper, legal assistant, and more. Choose from many locations nationwide and find a job with our powerful career placement tools.

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  The Bryman School of Arizona

Train for a rewarding and challenging health care career at The Bryman School of Arizona. We offer small class sizes, an outstanding curriculum, and a hands-on approach that equips graduates with the knowledge and expertise that qualify them for outstanding positions in the fast-growing health care industry.

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  Harrison College

Get started on your career with an education from Harrison College. We offer more than 30 degree, certificate, and diploma programs in the fields of health sciences, veterinary technology, information technology, criminal justice, and business, in addition to our culinary arts academy. We have 13 campuses in Indiana and Ohio, and, depending on the field of study, some or all classes may be taken online. http://harrison.edu/Academics/AcademicAffairs/AcademicPoliciesandDisclosures.aspx

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  Branford Hall Career Institute

Branford Hall is focused on your success. Branford Hall's career-focused education includes an externship so you graduate with the skills employers demand. Post-graduation career placement professionals work with you until you find employment.

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  Anthem Career College

Get your career on track with an education from Anthem Career College. We offer diploma and associate degree programs in the medical, legal, and business fields at our Memphis and Nashville, Tennessee, locations. Our career-focused programs are designed to get you into your new field fast, with the skills and knowledge you'll need to succeed.

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American InterContinental University Online
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