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Medical coders need to know everything from accounting to medical terminology, so a well-rounded education from a medical billing and coding training school is necessary. You'll also need plenty of real-world practice, which you'll get during your externship in a hospital or doctor's office.

Medical billing and coding training courses range from basic keyboarding to anatomy and physiology. Each course challenges you in different ways. Here is a list of common medical billing and coding courses you might see in a diploma program.

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Getting Medical Billing and Coding Training Online

Medical billing and coding is a great degree to get online, since a lot of the course work requires a good deal of memorization. Studying and testing at your own pace is less intimidating than being in a classroom.

Time to Completion

There are several types of medical billing and coding degrees to choose from. Certificate and diploma programs generally take nine months to one year to complete.

Associate's degree programs in medical billing and coding or health information management last two years and provide other general education curriculum.

Bachelor's programs in health information management are 4-year programs and also provide a general liberal arts curriculum.

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Medical Coding Scholarships & Financial Aid

The American Health Information Management Association Foundation of Research and Education (FORE) offers scholarships to outstanding undergrads. You can may also find medical billing and coding scholarships being offered at the schools to which you apply.

Medical Billing and Coding Training School Accreditation

Regardless of where you complete your medical billing and coding training, make sure your school is accredited by one of the following accrediting bodies if you want medical billing and coding or health information technician certification:

  • Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP)
  • American Health Information Management Association (AHIMA)
  • Regional Accrediting Bodies

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Spotlight Schools

Colorado Technical University Online

At Colorado Technical University, we understand the importance of your goals to pursue an industry-current, college degree. We offer access to skilled professors, small class size and flexible learning programs online and on campus.

University of Phoenix

University of Phoenix makes quality higher education highly accessible for working students. Whether you're seeking an associate's, bachelor's, master's or doctoral degree, we can help you reach your goal--and sooner than you may think.

Everest College

Apollo College

Apollo College provides practical, real-world education. Our faculty are experienced professionals, who share the knowledge and expertise they've gained through years of practice in the medical field.

Sanford-Brown Institute

At Sanford-Brown Institute, we focus your study into a short-term program enabling you the opportunity to customize your skills successfully to the specific needs of a health care setting.

Sanford-Brown College

At Sanford-Brown Institute, we focus your study into a short-term program enabling you the opportunity to customize your skills successfully to the specific needs of a health care setting.