Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program

Training Direct’s Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program is designed to help students prepare to pursue a rewarding entry-level career in this area of the healthcare field.  The first step on your journey towards a new career is finding the right Medical Billing and Coding program to complete your training. In as little as 4-weeks, you could be on your way towards pursuing a new career in Medical Billing and Coding with help from Training Direct.  Contact us to learn how you can begin your training!

Looking for “Medical Billing and Coding Classes Near Me?”

Training Direct’s Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program is offered at the following campus location:

• Bridgeport, CT

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Training Direct's Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Program 

The first step on your journey towards a new career is finding the right Medical Billing and Coding school. Students who choose our Medical Billing and Coding program can benefit from a well designed program. This includes comprehensive courses and practical experience to help students prepare for new careers as billing and coding professionals. At Training Direct, you can gain the knowledge and skills needed to pursue your new entry-level career in Medical Billing and Coding.

Medical Billing and Coding courses– What can you learn?

Students who choose to enroll in a Medical Billing and Coding program may learn a variety of topics as part of their training.  Topics covered in Medical Billing and Coding classes may include:

• Medical terminology
• Keyboarding
• Insurance billing and reimbursement
• HIPAA
• Coding and compliance
• Claims processing
• Hospital billing
• Medical coding in physician practices
• ICD-10CM and CPT
• Legal and ethical aspects associated with the role of a medical biller and coder
• …and more!

Hands-on approach to medical coding training

At Training Direct, students have opportunities to not only learn in a classroom setting, but also learn by way of practical experience.  We believe this hands-on approach to Medical Billing and Coding training is beneficial because students can learn by doing. This practical experience can prepare you, the student, for employment after graduation. 

Flexible Class Scheduling To Fit Your Needs

At Training Direct, we offer day, evening, and weekend options for the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist classes, however, schedule availability will vary. We strive to make your new career achievable through our flexible class scheduling to get you one step closer to your goals. 

How to Get Certified in Medical Billing and Coding 

Upon completing your training, you may wish to get certified in Medical Billing and Coding.  Becoming certified in Medical Billing and Coding can be beneficial to those who are pursuing their new career.  Certification can show prospective employers that a candidate has invested the time and energy in their training and has demonstrated a certain degree of knowledge and proficiency in their field.

Here at Training Direct, students who successfully complete our program will be eligible to take a certification exam.  Training Direct encourages all graduates of the Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program to pursue certification, however, Training Direct makes no promise or guarantee of an individual’s outcome on a certification exam or their ability to gain recognition by a certifying body/agency.

Career Opportunities in Medical Billing and Coding

Shortly after you have completed your Medical Billing and Coding training in CT and become certified, you can begin pursuing your new career.  Pursuing a billing and coding career can be very rewarding because these professionals work with healthcare practices and insurance companies regarding the care a patient has received.

Medical Billing and Coding Specialists may work in a variety of healthcare settings.  Some of these may include physicians’ offices, hospitals, and nursing care facilities.

A Medical Biller and Coder may perform a variety of duties associated with their role. These may include:

• Ensuring a patient’s medical data is both organized and accurate, as well as protected for confidentiality purposes.
• Using classification software to assign clinical codes so that the correct diagnosis and procedure codes are implemented.
• Submitting claims to an insurance company for billing.
• Following up with patients and insurance companies regarding claims, providing additional information, and helping answer questions that may arise.
• Preparing billing statements.
• Performing other administrative duties within the practice.
• …and more!

If becoming a Medical Biller and Coder sounds like an exciting career you’d like to pursue, the team at Training Direct can help you get on your way!  Contact us to learn more about our Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program!

Medical Billing and Coding Training FAQs

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• What is Medical Billing and Coding?
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• How to become a Medical Billing and Coding Specialist in CT?
• ...and so much more!

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