Medical Billing and Coding Diploma

Medical Billing and Coding Program

12 months

Approximate Program Length

36 credits

Total Credits

July 01

Next Start Date for Online Students

September 09

Next Start Date for On-Campus Students

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Looking for an accredited on-campus or online medical billing and coding program to help get started in this growing field? Bryant & Stratton College’s medical billing and coding diploma, online and on-campus, provides students with the foundational education they need to sit for a national coding certification and to pursue positions in medical billing and coding and in other roles within the healthcare field. Accredited online billing and coding programs like this diploma aid students in earning the necessary professional designations that employers throughout the medical field and allied health communities look for. Through the Medical Billing and Coding diploma program, students are prepared for entry-level positions at private practices, hospitals, clinics, long-term-care facilities, insurance providers, and other businesses within the healthcare industry.

Earn your Medical Billing and Coding Diploma while preparing for professional certificates

Curriculum in the 36-credit diploma is designed to help graduates pursue healthcare positions, such as medical coder, by meeting industry standards and providing them with the knowledge needed to take and pass relevant certification exams, including the Certified Professional Biller (CPB). The CPB credential demonstrates skills related to maintaining all aspects of the revenue cycle, particularly patient and payer billing and collections. The CPB medical billing credential is vital to the financial success of the professional healthcare services claims process. Skills include working with insurance plans, claims processing, payer policies, reimbursement methodologies, compliance, and appeals.

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma: Online & On-Campus

Looking for online colleges for medical billing and coding? The Medical Billing and Coding diploma is available for study online with Bryant & Stratton College. The online Medical Billing and Coding diploma program follows the same outcomes and curriculum as the campus-based program with the added flexibility and convenience of an online program. Students of this online medical billing and coding program can expect the same personal touch and support as provided by our campus faculty and staff.

This structure ensures that graduates are prepared to earn professional designations while laying the foundation for future growth and success in billing insurance companies, coding health information, and handling sensitive healthcare and medical records. Credits earned in the program also transfer into the associate degree in Medical Reimbursement and Coding offered by Bryant & Stratton College.

Credits earned in online classes at Bryant & Stratton College are the same as credits earned in on-campus classes at Bryant & Stratton College.

Stackable Solutions

Scalable to Your Career Level & Goals

Bryant & Stratton College designs skill-building programs to fit your needs. In addition to online, and on-campus learning options, our degree offerings are scalable and stackable. Whether seeking to jumpstart your career or advance your education we offer diploma and associate degrees to help you achieve your academic and career goals on your schedule.

AAS Medical Reimbursement & Coding

Overview

Develop key skills in medical coding, billing, transcription, data processing, and record-keeping process and procedure.

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Program Format

Online/On-campus

Program Duration

• 2-Years Full-Time Study

Possible Careers

• Medical Coder
• Coding Support Specialist

Medical Billing and Coding Diploma

Overview

Prepare to interpret patient data to process patient billing and correctly assign procedural and diagnostic codes.

Program Format

Online/On-campus

Program Duration

• 1-Year Full-Time Study
• 2-Years Part-Time Study

Possible Careers

• Insurance Reimbursement Specialist

Valuable Internship Experience

In addition to your classroom experience, we recognize the importance of real-world application. Through our partnership network, students are provided with opportunities to actively apply their learnings within their chosen field.

Through my Medical Assisting internship, I gained the experience of the clinical aspect of being a Medical Assistant. What I loved most about my internship was all the positivity and support. Everyone was so welcoming, and patients would wish me luck on my education and internship.

Sierra Gessell Rochester Regional Health

Commonwealth Senior Living welcomed me with open arms & eased my apprehensions of rejoining the workforce after military service. I gained valuable insight into the operations & management of assisted-living communities. I feel confident & prepared for future opportunities in healthcare administration.

Amelia Kennedy Commonwealth Senior Living at Cedar Manor

I am truly loving the time I have spent at Buffalo General Hospital and am learning so much through everyone I have worked with and spoken to. It is so exciting that I am able to use what I have learned at B&SC and put it into practice as a future professional. I could not be happier with everything I experienced during my clinical.

Alisia Humphreys Buffalo General Medical Center

As a graduate from the Physical Therapist Assistant program at Bryant and Stratton College, I feel I was well prepared to begin my profession as a PTA. My time at Kaleida Health has given me the experiences to develop my skills and confidence that allows me to help educate students in the role of a PTA in the clinical setting.

Nick Zenger Buffalo General Medical Center