Georgia has schools for medical coding and billing.
Jobs in the medical coding, billing and health information field are expected to increase by 20 percent between 2008 and 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. Medical coders should have little trouble finding a job, but first you must be trained. Coders must be accurate and precise, and the main coding systems used in the health care industry are complex. Georgia has schools where aspiring medical coders can receive training, certificates and degrees in the field.
Everest College
Everest College offers a diploma program in medical insurance billing and coding at its locations in Norcross, Marietta, Jonesboro and Decatur. The program covers the basics of medical insurance, current procedures and codes, claims processing, diagnostic coding and collection strategies. Everest offers simulated, hands-on practice in electronically and manually preparing claims, documentation and interviewing. Students will learn about medical terminology, code selection and the maintenance of patient records. In order to be successful in the program and in medical coding, computer and keyboarding skills are needed.
Everest College
1600 Terrell Mill Road, Suite 200
Marietta, GA 30067
888-741-4270
everest.edu
Miller-Motte Technical College
Miller-Motte Technical College has a diploma program in medical billing and coding at its campus in Columbus, Georgia. Students study procedural coding, reimbursement, information storage and retrieval and health care standards. Miller-Motte students are eligible to apply for state and federal financial aid. The college also offers career services via seminars, counseling and coursework.
Miller-Motte Technical College
1800 Box Road
Columbus, GA 31907
888-266-8037
miller-motte.com
Herzing University
Herzing University offers three different kinds of certificates and degrees in medical insurance billing and coding: diploma, associate and bachelor's. The programs include instruction in diagnostic coding, computer databases and medical terminology. Students must be accurate, organized, detail-oriented and enjoy research. Associate degree courses include classes in pharmacology, anatomy, keyboarding and an internship. Bachelor's courses include medical law and ethics, health care finance, research methodologies and microeconomics. Herzing also offers preparation to take national certification exams for medical coding specialists, including ones offered by the American Health Information Management Association and the American Academy of Professional Coders. Students can sit for the insurance coding and specialist test given by the National Center for Competency Testing.
Herzing University
3393 Peachtree Road, N.E.
Atlanta, GA 30326
404-816-4533
herzing.edu
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