Medical Billing and Coding

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With the move toward electronic medical records, you can train for a new career in this growing part of the economy. Ultimate Medical Academy’s Medical Billing and Coding program is designed to have you career-ready, with the professional skills that employers demand.

Employment for medical records and health information technicians (including medical billers and coders) is expected to grow over 20% between 2008 and 2018, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics. President Obama has approved over $19 billion for healthcare technology and electronic medical records.

Medical Billing and Coding – Diploma

The UMA Diploma program can be completed in less than 10 months and offers the core courses necessary for individuals seeking successful entry into the growing healthcare field.

At 39 semester credits, the education and training focus is primarily on how to process healthcare claims, medical records, and the accurate coding of medical and surgical procedures using proper terminology. In addition, students will learn software systems used in the field.

Potential entry-level job position titles for Diploma graduates include Medical Billing Specialist, Medical Coder and Insurance Claims Analyst or other positions in private practices and healthcare providers or facilities. Students also prepare to take the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).

Medical Billing and Coding – Associate of Science Degree

UMA’s Medical Billing and Coding Associate of Science (AS) program incorporates the core courses of our Diploma program and provides further instruction in business, communications and healthcare courses. At 63 semester credits, this AS program takes approximately 15 months to complete. Students are prepared to take the Certified Professional Coding (CPC) exam offered through the American Academy of Professional Coding (AAPC).

Our Associate graduates should be qualified for similar positions as our Diploma graduates but may have more bargaining power when seeking employment and future promotional opportunities in the field. According to the Medical Group Management Association, Associate graduates with some experience may qualify for positions which include Office Manager, Assistant Administrator, Billing Supervisor, or other positions in hospitals, clinics, and private practices.

Graduates of UMA’s Associate Degree program will:

• Learn the fundamentals of coding accuracy and its effect on cash flow.
• Acquire financial and medical practice management skills.
• Receive training to use software utilized in the field.
• Demonstrate ICD-9 diagnosis and coding procedures.
• Understand effective professional communication and time management skills.
• Take general education and elective courses designed to enhance the MBC curriculum.

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