Medical Billing and Coding Specialists organize and manage health information data. They ensure its quality, accuracy, accessibility, and security in both paper and electronic systems. They use various classification systems to code and categorize patient information for insurance reimbursement purposes, for databases and registries, and to maintain patients medical and treatment histories.
Students who successfully complete the program will be qualified to take four certification exams offered by (NHA) National Healthcare Association and (AAPC) American Academy of Professional Coders:
(CBCS) Certified Medical Billing and Coding Specialist
(CERHS) Certified Electronic Health Record Specialist
(CMAA) Certified Medical Administrative Assistant
(CPC) Certified Professional Coder
Here is what one of our graduates, Katherine Wittenmeyer, had to say about her experience in the Medical Billing and Coding program at NCI:
Attending Northern Career Institute and receiving my certifications has changed my life for the better, of course, and opened up many different opportunities. Ten short days after graduation, I accepted a medical billing specialist position with National Diagnostic Imaging. My benefits range from consistent hours to health benefits and a 401K. Not to mention my boss being family oriented and understanding. Which is very important to me, considering I am a single parent. NCI treated me like family. Being comfortable and feeling welcomed, while working hard to further my education, eased my mind and gave me the extra “boost” I needed to have precise attendance. Ms. Germano, especially, pushed and supported me during my time spent at NCI. My class experienced remote learning-due to the pandemic- Ms. Germano was unremarkably helpful to us during that time; amongst each and every other time we needed help! It is always her priority to make sure all of her students excel and succeed. She is backed by the wonderful NCI staff as well! I HIGHLY recommend Northern Career Institute to ALL high school students and adults looking to further their education and pursue a career in the healthcare field. The staff at NCI makes it their priority to change the lives of the students and open many, many doors of possibilities and opportunities to all!
