Are you organized and detail-oriented? Do you thrive in an administrative environment? If you’re looking for a career that offers both flexibility and stability, even in a competitive job market, the Medical Billing and Coding program may be the ideal choice for you! This rewarding career not only allows you to play a vital role in healthcare administration but also provides opportunities for growth and advancement.
At Integrity College of Health in Pasadena, our Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to prepare students to enter the fast-growing administrative healthcare sector of the 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 students with intensive training to learn the skills to perform important administrative tasks in medical billing and coding. Students in the Medical Billing and Coding program learn from professional instructors and receive real-world on-the-job experience through a Clinical Experience.
Students in the Medical Billing and Coding program learn:
Graduates receive a Certificate of Completion, Medical Billing and Coding diploma, and CPR and First Aid Certification from the American Red Cross.
Medical and 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.
Program Overview
Length of Program: 35 weeks morning/afternoon or 43 weeks evening classes
Semester Credit Hours: 42
Total Clock Hours: 940 (Classroom: 740 – Externship: 200)
Prerequisites: To enroll in the Medical Billing and Coding program students must have a high school diploma or GED and pass the entrance exam.
If you do not have a high school diploma, we offer the Eligible Career Pathway Programs (ECPP). Students will have the opportunity to earn their high school diploma while being concurrently enrolled in an eligible ECPP program.
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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.
Integrity College of Health’s Medical Billing and Coding program can be completed in as few as 35 weeks (morning/afternoon program) or 43 weeks (evening program).
Integrity College of Health’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 Integrity College of Health’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 Integrity College of Health’s Medical Billing and Coding program, you’ll gain real-world skills, including medical terminology, comprehensive medical coding and billing procedures, how to use medical billing software, how to prepare and file insurance claims, how to analyze 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, Medical Billing and Coding diploma, and 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 – Integrity College of Health offers two high school completion programs to help you get started. Submit an interest form, visit our campus, or call 626-808-0215 to contact our admissions team.
