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Medical Assistant as a Career
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Medical Biller And Coder Careers
Medical Coder Career
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Natural Health as a Career
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Psychology as a Career
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Sports Medicine as a Career
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X-ray Tech Careers


Career in Medical Billing

People used to say that the French were the worst at creating paperwork for themselves. Supposedly, their government rules and regulations created an environment that more resembled quick sand than red tape. Unfortunately, America's healthcare system can't be too far behind the French in its love of filling out forms. Doctor's need to fill out the proper forms to ensure that they are following the right procedures, Patients need to fill out forms for hospitals and clinics, hospital workers need to fill out forms for insurance companies, and so on.

One of the most complicated steps along the healthcare service spectrum is medical billing. Insurance companies never want to spend too much on a certain procedure. For this reason, they've set up a code system that assigned prices to certain medical procedures to ensure that there are a number of checks in place to keep costs down. Those that work with this billing code system have had to learn a number of specific skills enabling them to identify which type of medical procedure fits which type of insurance category. Because this skill is so specific, those with careers in medical billing can make a decent wage.

If you want a career in medical billing, you'll probably have to earn a certification or occupational degree at a local community or vocational college. The job of medical billing requires a certain knowledge of medical terminology as well as a working knowledge of the insurance billing systems. Both systems are taught in medical billing degree programs.

The Following Schools Provide Educational Programs For Medical Billing Careers:
  American InterContinental University Online

At American InterContinental University, our educational approach is designed around the realities and challenges of today's busy lifestyles, and for over forty years, we have been helping students gain the knowledge, skills and confidence to pursue the next level of their professional development.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Associate's (AABA) in Medical Coding & Billing
Request more information from American InterContinental University Online.
  Keiser University eCampus Online

Keiser University eCampus Online offers degrees in fields that are in high demand and provides job placement assistance to all its students and alumni. We research trends for growing fields and tailor our curriculum to prepare students for entry and advancement to rewarding careers.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Assisting
Request more information from Keiser University eCampus Online.
  Virginia College

Ready to earn a well-respected degree? Need a flexible schedule? Virginia College can help. Become an office superstar with our business program. Or make a difference in your community by earning a paralegal or Criminal Justice degree. Can't get enough of your computer? Try our programs in Information Systems or Cybersecurity. No matter what program you choose, you'll get the top-quality education you deserve with an associate's, bachelor's or master's degree from Virginia College.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate in Medical Billing & Coding
Request more information from Virginia College.
  Fortis Institute

At Fortis Institute, we provide students with the skills and training they need to prepare for a variety of in-demand career fields, including Medical Assisting, Medical Billing and Coding, Dental Assistant, and Medical Business & Clinical Specialist. We offer qualified instructors, personalized attention, career services for our graduates, and much more. Programs vary by location. Please contact each individual campus for accreditation information.

Locations:
Dothan, AL Foley, AL Mobile, AL
Montgomery, AL Phoenix, AZ Jacksonville, FL
Largo, FL Miami, FL Mulberry, FL
Orange Park, FL Pensacola, FL Tampa, FL
Winter Park, FL Smyrna, GA Indianapolis, IN
Hyattsville, MD Lawrence Township, NJ Wayne, NJ
Cincinnati, OH Cuyahoga Falls, OH Dayton, OH
Ravenna, OH Westerville, OH Kingston, PA
Scranton, PA Columbia, SC Salt Lake City, UT
Norfolk, VA Richmond, VA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Billing and Coding, Medical Transcriptionist/Insurance Billing Specialist
Request more information from Fortis Institute.
  Ultimate Medical Academy Online

Boost your career with an education from Ultimate Medical Academy Online. We offer career-focused training in dental assisting, nursing assisting, medical billing and coding, basic x-ray, and more. We provide our students with the hands-on training and credentials necessary to begin a career in health care in as little as seven weeks. Choose from day and evening classes.

Locations:
Online
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Billing and Coding - Certificate
Request more information from Ultimate Medical Academy Online.
  Brown Mackie College

Brown Mackie College Schools can help you learn the skills you need for your career and future. We have many convenient locations across the Midwest, Southeast and Southwest, and we offer a unique one-course-a-month delivery format that's specifically tailored to fit into your busy lifestyle. Take advantage of small class sizes, flexible scheduling, an outstanding faculty, and financial aid for those who qualify. Choose from a range of diploma, certificate, associate's and bachelor's in the areas of Accounting and Business, Healthcare, Legal Studies, and Computer Technology.

Locations:
Fort Wayne, IN Michigan City, IN Lenexa, KS
Salina, KS Hopkinsville, KY Akron, OH
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate in Medical Coding and Billing, Diploma in Medical Coding and Billing, Diploma in Medical Coding and Billing for Healthcare
Request more information from Brown Mackie College.
  Carrington College California

Carrington College California (TM) offers certificate, degree, and diploma programs that can help you begin a new career. Our highly respected instructors can provide you with the knowledge and hands-on skills you need to become a success. Choose from programs in Healthcare, Massage Therapy, Pharmacy Technology, Veterinary Services, Criminal Justice, Design & Visual Arts, or Business & Information Systems. Carrington College California has multiple conveniently located campuses in California.

Locations:
Antioch, CA Citrus Heights, CA Emeryville, CA
Pleasant Hill, CA Pomona, CA Sacramento, CA
San Jose, CA San Leandro, CA Stockton, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Billing and Coding
Request more information from Carrington College California.
  American Career College

American Career College (ACC) offers training to students interested in pursuing a career in the fast-growing healthcare industry. Programs vary by campus. Program lengths vary by session and schedule. Financial aid available to those who qualify. ACC cannot guarantee employment. American Career College is institutionally accredited by the Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools. To view our catalog, visit americancareercollege.edu/pdf/catalog.pdf. To view ACC's required outcome disclosures, visit http://americancareercollege.edu/cpl/disclosures.html

Locations:
Anaheim, CA Los Angeles, CA Norco, CA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Certificate - Health Claims Examiner/Medical Biller
Request more information from American Career College.
  Rasmussen College

You deserve a better career and a better life. Rasmussen College in Minnesota can help you get both. Earn a career-track degree in Business, Child Care, Criminal Justice, or Healthcare. Our personalized classes focus on your needs.

Locations:
Rockford, IL Brooklyn Park, MN Eagan, MN
Eden Prairie, MN Mankato, MN St. Cloud, MN
Bismarck, ND Fargo, ND Green Bay, WI
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Health Information, Medical Coding
Request more information from Rasmussen College.
  Westwood College

Westwood College is an institution of higher learning dedicated to providing quality, career-focused undergraduate and graduate programs that prepare students with the knowledge, skills, and credentials needed to launch, enhance, or change careers. The College offers broad access to education and serves a diverse, multicultural body of students in an environment that promotes pride, respect, and teamwork. The College's programs are designed to empower students to pursue their individual career goals.

Locations:
Anaheim, CA Inland Empire, CA Long Beach, CA
Los Angeles, CA Denver, CO Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL Dallas, TX Fort Worth, TX
Houston, TX Arlington, VA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Associate - Medical Assisting, Diploma - Medical Assisting, Diploma - Medical Billing and Coding
Request more information from Westwood College.
  American Career Institute

There's no better time than right now to become a medical professional, and American Career Institute can help launch your career. Free job placement assistance for graduates.

Locations:
Baltimore, MD Columbia, MD Wheaton, MD
Braintree, MA Cambridge, MA Framingham, MA
Springfield, MA Woburn, MA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Coding and Billing
Request more information from American Career Institute.
  Anthem Institute

Train for an exciting, in-demand career at Anthem Institute. Hands-on, comprehensive training helps students develop the skills they need for a successful career in a short amount of time. Career training programs include Computer Networking & Security, Graphic Design & Animation, Medical Administration, Medical Billing & Coding, Medical Assistant, Massage Therapy, and Surgical Technologist.

Locations:
Las Vegas, NV Cherry Hill, NJ Jersey City, NJ
North Brunswick, NJ Parsippany, NJ New York, NY
Springfield, PA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Assistant, Medical Billing & Coding
Request more information from Anthem Institute.
  Branford Hall Career Institute

Branford Hall is focused on your success. Branford Hall's career-focused education includes an externship so you graduate with the skills employers demand. Post-graduation career placement professionals work with you until you find employment.

Locations:
Branford, CT Southington, CT Windsor, CT
Springfield, MA Bohemia, NY
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Biller
Request more information from Branford Hall Career Institute.
  Charter College

Prepare for a better career and a brighter future with help from Charter College. We offer a diverse array of Degree and Certificate courses and provide our graduates with the technical skills they need to begin their careers. Charter College is accredited through both the Accrediting Council for Independent Colleges and Schools and by the Alaska Commission on Post-Secondary Education.

Locations:
Anchorage, AK Wasilla, AK Canyon Country, CA
Lancaster, CA Long Beach, CA Oxnard, CA
Bellingham, WA Pasco, WA Vancouver, WA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Insurance Coding and Billing, Medical Office Administration: Concentration in Medical Coding and Billing
Request more information from Charter College.
  Florida Career College

Receive the real-world skills that help you launch an exiting career in one of today's hottest fields. At Florida Career College, you'll prepare for a successful career in healthcare or information technology. Balance work and school with Florida Career College's convenient day, night, or weekend classes. Take advantage of our individual tutoring and state-of-the-art technology labs and facilities. Florida Career College helps you succeed in the classroom, and prepares you for success after college.

Locations:
Hialeah, FL Miami, FL Pembroke Pines, FL
West Palm Beach, FL
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Coding and Billing Specialist, Medical Office Administrator
Request more information from Florida Career College.
  MedVance Institute

Advance your health care career with MedVance Institute. Students can graduate in as little as a year. We offer programs for careers in various areas of the health care field at our locations throughout Texas, Florida, Tennessee, and Louisiana. Each campus is equipped with the tools and labs that are vital to gaining the skills necessary for a successful health care career.

Locations:
Fort Lauderdale, FL Lake Worth, FL Miami, FL
Stuart, FL Baton Rouge, LA Cookeville, TN
Nashville, TN Grand Prairie, TX Houston, TX
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
Request more information from MedVance Institute.
  Missouri College

Earn a degree that really means something. Missouri College has designed its Health Care, Computer and Business program areas with the skills and knowledge students will need for success. Missouri College has multiple diploma and specialized associate and bachelor degrees to choose from! Complete diploma programs in as little as 8 months and learn from instructors with real-world experience. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.

Locations:
St. Louis, MO
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Billing and Coding
Request more information from Missouri College.
  Daymar Institute

Give your career a boost with Daymar Institute. We offer 20 different academic programs so you can earn your certificate, associate degree, or bachelor's degree in a variety of career fields, including medical, criminal justice, computer technology, business, and more. We have three convenient locations in Clarksville, Murfreesboro, and Nashville, Tennessee.

Locations:
Clarksville, TN Murfreesboro, TN Nashville, TN
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Billing and Coding Specialist
Request more information from Daymar Institute.
  Lincoln College of Technology

Lincoln College of Technology provides career-focused, hands-on training programs with industry experienced instructors. Get the skills for a rewarding in-demand career. For more student consumer information, please visit www.lincolnedu.com/lincolnconsumerinfo.

Locations:
Marietta, GA Norcross, GA Melrose Park, IL
Indianapolis, IN Henderson, NV
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Administrative Assistant, Medical Coding & Billing
Request more information from Lincoln College of Technology.
  ECPI University

Established in 1966, ECPI has been specializing in Technology, Business, and Health Sciences Education for 45 years. With campuses in Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Online, ECPI offers the flexibility to get the education and skills you want on your schedule. For information on Accreditation for ECPI Technical College and ECPI College of Technology, click here.

Locations:
Charlotte, NC Greensboro, NC Raleigh, NC
Charleston, SC Greenville, SC Manassas, VA
Newport News, VA Richmond, VA Virginia Beach, VA
Program availability may vary depending on campus.
Medical Education Programs:
Medical Administration
Request more information from ECPI University.
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Medical Career Types:
Career in Alternative Health Care
Careers for Alternative Medicine
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Career in Dental Hygiene
Career in Health Administration
Career in Health and Wellness
Career in Healthcare
Careers in Healthcare Admin
Careers in Health Care Management
Careers in Medical Lab Technology
Career as a Medical Assistant
Careers in Medical Billing
Careers in Medical Coding
Career as a Medical Scientist
Careers in Medical Transcription
Career for Medicine
Career in Mental Health
Career in Natural Medicine
Career as a Nurse
Career in Nutrition
Career in Paramedics
Career as a Pharmacist
Careers in Physical Therapy
Career in Psychology
Career as a Public Health Professional
Careers in Radiation Therapy
Careers in Radiology
Career as a Respitory Therapist
Careers in Sonography
Careers in Sports Medicine
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