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Medical Billing and Coding

Learn to assign medical codes, process insurance claims, and manage patient records to keep healthcare operations running smoothly. In as few as 9 months, earn a Certificate of Achievement in Medical Billing and Coding at Carrington College.

Program Details

What Will I learn

Carrington College’s Medical Billing and Coding program provides instruction in theory and practice to meet the competencies to be a medical biller and coder. Upon completion of the Medical Billing and Coding program, graduates will be able to:

Prioritize the skills and knowledge necessary to perform medical coding and insurance billing and claims.
Explain information to patients and healthcare professionals related to medical billing and coding.
Demonstrate ethical behavior consistent with state and federal laws and regulations related to privacy and safe practices.

Earn your Certificate of Achievement as you prepare for entry-level positions in a medical or dental office, clinic, or at an independent billing company.

Location Availability

Instruction combines theory and practice to meet the competencies needed to be a medical biller and coder. This program is offered online and culminates in a Certificate of Achievement. All courses are offered in an online format except the in-person externship that is completed at an approved healthcare setting. Certificate is conferred from the Sacramento campus and Spokane campus (Washington residents).

Online

Graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding certificate program are eligible to sit for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam.

Carrington College prepares students to take appropriate certificate and licensure exams related to their individual majors. The College does not guarantee students will successfully pass these exams or be certified or licensed as a result of completing the program.

Accreditation & Approvals

Carrington College is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges, 428 J Street, Suite 400, Sacramento, CA 95814; 415 506 0234 an institutional accrediting body recognized by the Council for Higher Education Accreditation and the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information about accreditation, including the filing of complaints against member institutions, can be found at accjc.org.

For comprehensive information on Carrington College’s accreditation and approvals, visit carrington.edu/accreditation-and-approvals/.

Course Catalog

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Continuing Education For Graduates

For students wanting to further their education after their Medical Billing and Coding Certificate, Carrington College’s Health Studies Associate of Science Degree program provides an opportunity for individuals to build on prior education to earn the educational credential that is often needed for advancement in the health and wellness fields.

The Health Studies AS Degree program is an online degree-completion option that offers students a broad base of general education course offerings that can be completed in as few as 10 months.

Student Outcomes

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REAL WORLD SKILLS

With many classes to guide you, you’re certain to be prepared for your career.

START YOUR PATH

You can get a Certificate of Achievement in as few as 9 months.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

This program is offered online.

AFFORDABLE TUITION

Affordable tuition varies by program and location.

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Carrington College offers a really supportive environment, and that support continues even after you graduate. They were really committed to helping me find a job after I graduated. I even did a mock interview session with my Career Services Advisor so I was better prepared for job interviews. That kind of support really made a big difference. It helped boost my self-confidence. When I received four job offers within two weeks, I was so grateful.

Yuliya H.

2020 GRADUATE MEDICAL BILLING AND CODING

What Will I Learn?

MEDICAL BILLING SOFTWARE

HUMAN ANATOMY

MEDICAL TERMINOLOGY

MEDICAL RECORDS MANAGEMENT

Check out our guide on becoming a Medical Biller and Coder.

If you want to work in health care fast, but are not too excited about patient care, there are plenty of opportunities for you to succeed. One option for those who are interested in the business side of medicine is Medical Billing and Coding.

Learn more about this career, how to work in this field, and more.