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Explore the Business Side of Healthcare with our Diploma

If the business side of the healthcare field holds an interest for you, a diploma in Medical Billing and Coding may be for you. Medical coding specialists and medical front office staff play a vital role in the healthcare industry. This diploma program is designed to provide you with the skills to work as either a medical biller or a medical coder, or you may choose to incorporate both career paths as some employers prefer having one person capable of performing both functions.

Earning your education in medical billing and coding can take you on your first step to earning your Health Information Management associate degree.

Your Learning Experience

ANU鈥檚 Medical Billing and Coding program can prepare you for the clerical duties you will have in your career. Focus will be on:

• Mastering medical terminology and coding principles. This will come from applying comprehensive knowledge of medical terminology, anatomy, physiology, and disease processes to accurately interpret and code medical records. You will utilize official coding guidelines like CPT and ICD-10-CM to assign diagnosis, procedure, and service codes for proper reimbursement.
• Ensuring accuracy and compliance in health records in compliance with legal and ethical standards. You鈥檒l analyze medical documentation to ensure integrity, accuracy, and quality while maintaining regulatory standards. You鈥檒l uphold patient privacy, security, and confidentiality in handling sensitive medical records and insurance claims.
• Utilizing technology for billing and claims processing. You will learn how to complete and submit medical insurance forms, maintain medical charts, and manage electronic health records while applying coding and billing methodologies using modern healthcare classification systems and payment structures.
• Developing professional and communication skills to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals and patients in a medical office setting. You鈥檒l prepare for certification exams and entry-level roles in medical billing, coding, and claims processing across various healthcare environments.

In addition to the program outcomes listed, students are eligible to take the certification exam as a Medical Biller through the American Association of Medical Billers (AAMB) or the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC), AHIMA鈥檚 Certified Coding Specialist (CCS) certification exam or AHIMA鈥檚 Certified Coding Associate (CCA) certification exam.

Stackable Degree Programs

With ANU鈥檚 progressive learning format, you can immediately use your Medical Billing and Coding education to advance in other programs. Once you finish this program, you can join our Health Information Management associate degree program, then further into our Medical and Health Services Management bachelor鈥檚 degree program.

Where could your diploma take you?

• Health claims examiner
• Claims processor
• Dental biller
• Insurance biller

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Check out our “Not-What-You-Would-Expect” Guide to Healthcare Administration to learn more about this high-demand field.