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INSURANCE CODING AND BILLING SPECIALIST
 Healthcare careers remain in demand even when the economy is troubled, and one of the most in-demand disciplines is Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist. The medical profession needs trained professionals who understand insurance guidelines and coding systems as well as medical terminology and procedures. At Concorde Career Institute - Arlington, we've built a training program that prepares you for a healthcare career as an Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist.
As an Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist, you will play an integral role in your employer's office. Your duties as an Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist will include making it possible for your employer to collect monetary reimbursements from patient insurance providers. Our hands-on approach to teaching the ins and outs of this healthcare career ensures you'll learn everything from assessing patient records to classifying levels of claims.
You want a healthcare career that is in demand without spending years in a classroom? Concorde Career Institute - Arlington provides you with an intensive program that will have you in the job market quickly. With our convenient location - within commute distance for Dallas and Fort Worth - and our flexible scheduling, you'll find the healthcare career training you need on a timeline you want.
Contact us at Concorde Career Institute - Arlington today to find out how you can enroll for training to become an Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist. What follows are answers to frequently asked questions about our program.
How long is the program?
We've designed the Insurance Coding and Billing Specialist program to teach you everything you need to know in about 8 months.
Will I receive hands-on, real world job experience?
Absolutely! Our staff has built a strong program that pairs a real-world laboratory environment with hands-on training in an externship.
What skills will I learn?
You'll learn the full range of skills required in this career field including:
- Medical terminology
- Insurance guidelines, coding and billing
- Classify diagnoses and procedures
- Universal healthcare coding systems (e.g. ICD-9, CMS)
- Medical software applications
- Keyboarding and 10 Key
- Analyze medical records
Where can I work?
It's been our experience that most Insurance Coders and Billers usually work in an office environment, including:
- Physician's offices
- Hospitals
- Insurance offices
- Managed care organizations
- Other healthcare facilities
Are there really jobs available for me?
Certainly - and there's a simple way for us to prove it. Check your local paper for healthcare job listings. There you'll find many opportunities in your chosen field. The jobs are out there, and the demand for trained Insurance Billing and Coding Specialists remains strong - as it does for anyone with healthcare career training.
Will I receive any special certificates or qualifications?
Upon successful completion of Concorde's Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist training, you will receive a diploma from Concorde Career Institute. Our Insurance Billing and Coding Specialist training program also prepares you to sit for the Certified Professional Coder exam, which is sponsored by The American Academy of Professional Coders. Our graduates who have a high school diploma or GED are also eligible to apply for National AAPC Certification.And finally, how much does it cost?
We know how important this question is to most of you. We have found that our program costs may change slightly with each new session. For that reason, we are unable to provide cost information on our website. We are, however, very happy to discuss our current program costs with you personally. Please give us a call anytime. Just tell your campus representative that you have visited our website and would like information about our program. If you have questions about financial aid, your campus representative will refer you to our excellent Financial Aid staff who are here specifically to help you fund your education.
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