Are you organized and detail-oriented? Do you thrive in an administrative setting? If you are looking for a career that offers flexibility and stability, even in a difficult job market, a career as a medical billing and coding specialist could be a great choice for you!
With High Desert Medical College’s hybrid, hands-on courses, you can get the training you need for this rewarding healthcare career in as few as 35 weeks!
At High Desert Medical College, our Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to prepare students to enter the healthcare industry. Medical Billing and Coding Specialists are administrative healthcare professionals, performing critical tasks in support of doctors and medical practices. This 35-week program provides intensive training to develop the skills to perform important administrative tasks in medical billing and coding. Throughout the program, students learn from professional instructors and receive real-world on-the-job experience through an externship.
Students in the Medical Billing and Coding program learn:
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing and Coding and CPR and First Aid certification from the American Red Cross.
Medical billing coders hold jobs in private medical and dental clinics, hospitals, insurance companies, private billing companies, or public health departments in positions including Patient Account Representative, Billing Coordinator, Billing and Coding Specialist, and Medical Insurance Collection Specialist.
A medical billing and coding professional translates healthcare services into codes for insurance claims, ensures accurate billing, and helps healthcare providers receive payment while maintaining patient record confidentiality and compliance.
High Desert Medical College’s Medical Billing and Coding program can be completed in as few as 35 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 43 weeks (evening program).
High Desert Medical College’s Medical Billing and Coding program is offered in a hybrid online format. Students learn classroom theory online while completing hands-on training in on-campus labs. All students also gain valuable experience through an externship.
Many of High Desert Medical College’s Medical Billing and Coding graduates go to work in medical offices, hospitals, clinics, and insurance companies. Our Career Services department provides every student with a wide range of career support services and comprehensive job placement assistance.
In High Desert Medical College’s Clinical Medical Billing and Coding program, you’ll gain real-world skills. Including medical terminology, comprehensive medical coding and billing procedures, using medical billing software, preparing and filing insurance claims, analyzing benefits, and current trends in the insurance industry. Our hands-on training prepares you for the tasks employers are hiring for, so you can step confidently into your healthcare career.
Our Career Services department also provides every student with a wide range of support services and job placement assistance.
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion in Medical Billing and Coding, as well as CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Red Cross.
To enroll, you’ll need a high school diploma or a GED. Don’t have your diploma yet? No problem – High Desert Medical College offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, stop by your closest campus, or call 888-633-4362 to get in contact with our admissions team.