Heald College

Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Could a career in medical insurance billing and coding be the right career for me?

The perfect program for people who want to contribute to quality patient care from behind-the-scenes is the Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program.

If you enjoy working with healthcare professionals and computer technology, this specialty may be right for you.

Job Outlook

Medical billing and coding is an important aspect of health care, because it is used to keep patient records current and accurate, as well as keeping patients' information private. Employment opportunities continue to abound for those seeking positions as medical billing and coding specialists as healthcare organizations are held to higher and higher standards. The demand for medical billing and coding specialists is expected to continue to increase much faster than the average rate for all occupations through the year 2012. We are here for you at Heald, to help you get ready for an exciting career in this quickly growing field.

What can I do with my degree?

Those completing Heald's Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program are prepared to pursue rewarding careers as clinical coding specialists, medical record coders, and insurance claims analysts. Their responsibilities include coding diagnoses and procedures for purposes of both research and reimbursement, managing medical records, and communicating with doctors and other healthcare professionals.

The job responsibilities as a medical billing and coding professional comprise collection, analysis, and maintenance of data that enables and helps doctors, nurses, researchers and other health care staff in the treatment of patients. There are employment opportunities available in hospitals, managed care organizations, ambulatory care facilities, insurance companies and government agencies.