What Can You Do with a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding?

What you can do with a Medical Billing and Coding diploma
What you can do with a Medical Billing and Coding diploma

What Can You Do with a Diploma in Medical Billing and Coding?

by YTI

The Medical Billing and Coding program at YTI Career Institute (YTI) can be completed in as few as 10 months. Graduates can earn their diploma 100% online, as well as prepare to take the Certified Professional Coder (CPC) exam or another coding certification of their choice.

While in the program, students will take courses like:

  • Anatomy and Medical Terminology
  • Coding and Classification Systems
  • Medical Office Administration
  • Reimbursement Methods
  • Medical Billing and Coding Simulation

There are also various career paths that may be available to graduates of the program. Salaries may depend on factors such as additional schooling, time in the field, previous experience, etc. and average salaries do not represent entry-level salaries. Some specific jobs may include1:

Medical Biller

Average National Yearly Salary: $31,2901

Duties:

  • Submits a coded transcript of patient visits to insurance companies
  • Acts as a liaison between insurance companies
  • Sets up payment plans

Medical Records Technician

Average National Yearly Salary: $38,4901

Duties:

  • Ensures that a patient's medical records are accurate
  • Tracks and updates patient's medical history, past claims, etc.
  • Transcribes records into code

Billing Analyst

Average National Yearly Salary: $38,6701

Duties:

  • Makes sure patient receives correct amount on bill
  • Evaluates existing billing procedures and software
  • Acts as customer support

Medical Collector

Average National Yearly Salary: $38,8001

Duties:

  • Collects overdue payments from patients
  • Works directly for a medical facility as in-house collectors or for collection agencies
  • Is responsible for communicating with patients and offering alternative methods of payments

Coding Specialist

Average National Yearly Salary: $48,2001

Duties:

  • Creates medical coding that contains a summary of a patient's visit
  • Records information such as a patient's symptoms and diagnoses
  • Works with doctors, medical assistants, and medical billers to ensure information is transcribed accurately

To learn more about the Medical Billing and Coding program offered through YTI, visit the program description page. If you're ready to get started, go to the online application portal to apply.

1. https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/certificate-medical-billing-coding-jobs