Launch a Successful Career as a Medical Billing & Coding Professional

Contribute to Health & Wellness from a Comfortable Office Setting

"Employment in this field is expected to grow much faster than the average."

- U.S. Bureau of Labor

Medical Billing and Coding professionals provide an essential service to the healthcare industry from a calm and comfortable office environment. Professionals in this field create and manage important medical documentation. This is one of the few medical fields that typically involves little or no direct contact with patients. Successful graduates of the FTC Medical Billing & Coding Specialist Diploma program can enter the professional workforce in just 44 weeks.

If you're looking for a professional office career that offers meaningful, rewarding work opportunities, Medical Billing and Coding could be an excellent career path for you. The Medical Billing and Coding Specialist Diploma program will train students to obtain entry level positions in healthcare administrative offices through a combination of clinical and administrative training.

Medical Billing & Coding Professionals in High Demand

Advances in technology and an aging population are rapidly increasing demands and opportunities in today's healthcare industry. All aspects of this industry are experiencing growth, but few so much as Medical Billing and Coding. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, job prospects in Health Information Technology should be "very good" and professionals "with a strong background in medical coding will be in particularly high demand."

Typical Duties of a Medical Billing & Coding Professional:

• Insurance benefits presentation to patients / clients
• Administrative work / bookkeeping
• Completion of claim forms
• Medical billing procedure handling
• Interaction with healthcare providers
• Billing work of insurance companies
• Documenting all activities using the right medical terms
• Scheduling appointments

Career Opportunities

Successful graduates of this program may find employment in the following professional healthcare environments:

• Doctor's Offices
• Medical Clinics
• Labs
• Insurance Offices
• Billing Companies

With experience you can even work from home. You'll be your own boss! Fit your career around kids, family, or other commitments.

Accelerated Training: Get Career-Ready Faster

Students in Medical Billing and Coding Specialist diploma program will receive accelerated training in courses designed for skills in the healthcare office. Students will take courses in:

• Medical Terminology
• Procedural Coding
• Diagnostic Coding
• Insurance Billing
• Anatomy
• Physiology

Professional Externship: Experience On-the-Job Training

Students in this program have the opportunity to practice in Externships at real healthcare facilities. You'll graduate with confidence after completing guided practical work experience as part of your program with FTC. Employers will be impressed with your confidence and practical knowledge when you enter your new position with real world experience. Plus - you'll have an advantage over the job hunting competition when you graduate with relevant work history on your resume.

Career Ready in the Shortest Time - The FTC Advantage

Small Class Sizes - You'll receive personal, one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors, so you get the support you need to master material quickly. Our instructors are working professionals in the healthcare field, so they know just what you'll need to succeed in the professional setting.

Career Services - FTC has a dedicated career services office that will help with externship placement as well as post-graduate job placement. Among our other assets is our Medical Advisory Board consisting of members of the medical community that give insight into the training needed to succeed in today's Medical Assisting careers. The Advisory Board also serves as a connection to externship and job placement. You'll make a smooth transition from student to working professional backed by the dedicated Career Services team at Florida Technical College.

Find Out More

Explore if becoming a Medical Billing & Coding Specialist is right for you. Fill out the form on the right side of the page to receive career and program info or call the campus nearest you to speak with a knowledgeable Florida Technical College Career Advisor.