Diploma
According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the health care industry will continue to grow through 2014 due to an aging population and innovative medical technology. Not all health care jobs require patient contact, such as a career in medical coding and billing. Kaplan College can provide the education and training needed to seek entry-level employment in this field.
Kaplan College's Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma program can provide you with the technical skills required by employers in health care services. Listed below is a sample of the courses offered to you in this program:
- Coding and Insurance
- Database Concepts and Applications
- Medical Bookkeeping Concepts and Applications
- Medical Terminology
- Occupational Transcription
- Records Management for the Professional
In addition to this medical office coursework, the program can also help you prepare for Medical Coding and Insurance Billing certification.*
This program is designed to lead to entry-level employment in the medical coding and billing field or to jobs in related fields. Your certificate can help you qualify for an entry-level job in:
- Clinics
- Doctors' offices
- Home health agencies
- Hospitals
- Insurance companies
- Medical billing companies
- Medical group practices
- Nursing homes