Medical Coding and Billing Online Education Program

	Medical Coding and Billing
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Program Title:	Medical Coding and Billing
College:	Penn Foster Career School
Description:	Learn medical billing at home with the Medical Coding and Billing training program from Penn Foster Career School. As a Medical Coding and Billing Professional, you'll need to know how to manage records and file claims, prepare insurance forms, and handle billing. The Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing Program can help you develop these skills. Whether you work for a clinic, doctor's office, hospital or private billing service you will get hands-on training in: Law and Ethics in Medicine, Reimbursement Methodologies, Medical Terminology, Anatomy and Physiology, and Medical Information Management and Office Practice. Graduates of the Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing training program can take advantage of the Penn Foster Career Services which includes access to information on how to search for and find that great job, tips on interviewing, preparing a cover letter, and even have a Certified Professional Resume Writer help you create your resume. Graduates of the Penn Foster Medical Coding and Billing Program are eligible to sit for the Certified Coding Specialist credential exam offered by the AHIMA (American Health Information Management Association). Graduates may also be eligible to sit for the Certified Professional Coder examination offered by the American Academy of Professional Coders.

Accreditation:	Accredited by the Middle States Commission on Secondary Schools and Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council (DETC), Licensed by the Pennsylvania State Board of Private Licensed Schools. (?)
Delivery Format:	At home study & Online (?)
Educational Level:	Training (?)
Language:	English

Facts & Figures

Institutional Accrediting Agency: (?)
Distance Education and Training Council

Address:
925 Oak Street
Scranton, PA 18515
US

Institution Type: (?)
Private Company

Total Online Enrollment:
227000 students as of 7/1/2005

Calendar Type:
Enroll and begin your studies when you’re ready. You can enroll anytime with our continuous enrollment option. There’s no need to rearrange your schedule, or give up your current job or family time. Learning is at your convenience.

Average Cost per Credit:
Tuition varies by program. To receive detailed information on tuition and payment options available, please request free information.

Credit-earning Options:
Continuing Education Units (CEU), DANTES Distance Learning Program, and Montgomery GI Bill.

Delivery Format: (?)
Online. Class is in session whenever you’re ready to learn. Learning materials are shipped right to your door. You can also access your study materials and student information, take exams, check your grades, e-mail your instructors, even enroll online.

Carnegie Classification: (?)
Training Provider (Not Carnegie Classified)

Technical Requirements:
Certain programs do have specific PC requirements. Please request additional information.

Geographic Restrictions:
None.

Loans Offered:
Low down and monthly payments as well as interest-free financing make learning affordable. Penn Foster works with the military to certify Veterans Education Benefits.