Inpatient and Outpatient
Coding and Billing
Through Piedmont Community College, you can enroll in Career Step’s Inpatient Outpatient Coding and Billing online career training program, a course that allows you to study at home, at work, or on the go. Prepare for a rewarding, in-demand career in the growing healthcare documentation industry! We are able to offer this complete career program for only $350!
Why Inpatient and Outpatient Coding and Billing?
Medical coding and billing professionals are responsible for ensuring that physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare facilities are reimbursed for their services. Medical coders translate medical records into the standardized numeric codes used to bill patients and third-party payers, such as Medicare and insurance companies.
Train for Multiple Career Paths
Career Step's Inpatient and Outpatient Medical Coding and Billing course is designed to help you gain the knowledge and skills for both inpatient and outpatient medical coding and billing, making you more flexible and marketable after graduation!
Inpatient focus:
Understanding specialized inpatient codes
Using industry-standard 3M encoding software
Coding real-life inpatient hospital records
Outpatient focus:
Mastering medical terminology and basic anatomy
Appling standardized codes specific to outpatient coding
Coding real-life outpatient medical records
Establish a Promising, Professional Career
Medical coding and billing offers the opportunity
to enter the growing healthcare industry in a relatively short period of
time. The profession is a well-respected part of every healthcare
system, and professionals in this field enjoy:
•A variety of advancement opportunities.
•A traditional schedule within the healthcare industry.
•The opportunity to earn a good living.
The 2010-2011 edition of the U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics report stated that the middle 50% of medical records and health information professionals earn between $24,290 and $39,490 annually.
Quickly Prepare for an In-Demand Healthcare Career
Healthcare is one of the fastest growing industries in the nation, and many healthcare jobs require less than 4 years of education (BLS 2010-11). You can quickly take advantage of this growing industry with a career in medical coding and billing. Start training today and be career-ready in as little as 9 months!
The U.S. Department of Labor report on the medical
records and health information technology field, which encompasses both
outpatient and inpatient medical coding and billing, estimates:
•A growing job market as industry employment is
projected to grow by 20% from 2008 to 2018. In addition to these new
jobs, there will also be open positions as people retire or leave the
profession.
•A high demand for coding services, sustained by an aging population and
the increasing number of tests, treatments, and procedures.
In addition to the industry's growth, a recent American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA) study found that over half of coding employers had open positions in the previous year.
Rigorously prepares you to pass national coding certification exams
Meet and exceed requirements for both the AHIMA and AAPC certification exams, including the CCA, CPC, and CPC-H. Career Step graduates have a significantly higher pass rate than the national average for these exams. As a certified coder, you will be in high demand in the job market.
Why Choose Piedmont Community College’s Career Step offerings?
Piedmont Community College has been part of the North Carolina Community System for 40 years. We will be there for you. While we are located in Roxboro, North Carolina, students anywhere in the state can take our complete Career Step programs online for only $350. Yes this is the complete Career Step program! Actually, we break the program into two parts costing an affordable $175 each.
You must be a resident of North
Carolina to qualify for the above pricing.
With Career Step, you can trust that you’ll get the right education.
Their focused approach allows us to make sure each of our programs is of
the highest quality. The expert-created curriculum and real-world case
studies will help you develop the knowledge and skills you need to meet
and exceed requirements for both AHIMA and AAPC certification exams and
get a job.
Though the course is entirely online, you’ll never be on your own.
Career Step’s support counselors have professional experience in the
industry and will always be there to offer personal, on-going support
all the way from enrollment through employment.
After graduation, they’ll help you turn your education into a job.
Career Step has deep industry ties that not only help our students earn
diplomas, but also help them in their job search after graduation.
You’ll have access to personal job search consultations, interview
training, resume and cover letter help, and more.
Take the first step toward your exciting and rewarding career in
Inpatient and Outpatient
coding and billing by e-mailing us for a program application today! For
more information or a program application, call us at (336) 599-0032 and
ask for Kathleen or e-mail
kathleen@pccmed.com.
In/Outpatient Coding and Billing Brochure