Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

The Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate program at Herzing University-Birmingham is a one-to-two-year certificate offered by this private nonprofit institution in Birmingham, AL. The program is in the health information coding and billing field (CIP 51.0713) and provides students with training in medical terminology, diagnostic and procedural coding systems such as ICD and CPT, and health insurance claims processing.

Herzing University-Birmingham also offers related healthcare and technology programs, including a Network and System Administration/Administrator associate degree, Medical Office Management/Administration certificates at the one-to-two-year and two-to-four-year levels, a longer Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder certificate at the two-to-four-year level, and a Medical/Clinical Assistant certificate. Students completing this shorter coding certificate will be prepared for entry-level positions in medical billing and coding within healthcare organizations.