Online Career Training

Medical Billing and Coding Course

Self-Paced Medical Billing and Coding Training from Penn Foster​

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NYICD is no longer accepting enrollments, but you can still train for an in-demand career as a medical biller and coder in as little as 12-16 months with accredited courses from our sister school, Penn Foster.

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Learn Medical Billing and Coding Online

After completing the Medical Billing and Coding program, students will be able to:

  • Outline the typical responsibilities of a medical biller/coder, describe the personal and professional ethics required for success in this profession, and describe the career opportunities available to appropriately trained personnel.
  • Describe how to build a strong base of medical terminology and use this terminology to accurately identify and describe body planes, anatomical directions, and the major structures, functions, and pathologies of all body systems.
  • Describe the purpose and impact of the Healthcare Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and explain how professionals can learn about changes to the laws and regulations that affect them.
  • Compare and contrast the major types of government and commercial insurance health plans, including Medicare, Medicaid, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), and Point-of-Service (POS) plans.
  • Describe the typical billing guidelines for inpatient medical, inpatient/outpatient global surgery, medical/surgical, and minor surgical procedures.
  • Summarize the life cycle of a typical insurance claim and explain the processing steps that must be completed before claims and other forms can be submitted to the insurance company.
  • Explain the purpose of medical coding and accurately code diagnoses and procedures using industry-standard coding systems published by the World Health Organization (WHO) and the American Medical Association (AMA).
  • Accurately assign ICD-10-CM/PCS, CPT, and HCPCS codes for diagnoses, procedures, and medical services as part of the insurance reimbursement process.

NYICD provides a higher level of support than other only medical billing and coding schools. Check out the job outlook for medical billing and coding professionals. If you're serious about training for a new career that you can be proud of, we want to help.