What Will I Learn in a Medical Biller/Coder Program?

Become a Medical Office Professional with Training from LVC

So you are interested in joining the medical profession, and you are considering a career in medical billing and coding? Congratulations! A career as a medical biller/coder/office specialist is an excellent choice for your future. The healthcare industry is growing nationwide (BLS), and there is an increasing demand for medical office professionals skilled in billing and coding procedures. As the American healthcare system continues to modernize and embrace current technologies, the need for these professionals grows. With Las Vegas College, you can train to be a medical biller/coder/office specialist in as few as 9 months! If you are interested in learning more about becoming a medical biller/coder/office specialist, read on to learn what you can expect from a quality, accredited training program such as the one offered at Las Vegas College. 

LVC offers an accelerated, flexible training program

At Las Vegas College, we know our students are busy people, and in response to students’ needs, we have developed our Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program to be as flexible as possible. With LVC, you can complete the coursework necessary to obtain certification as a medical insurance biller and coder in as few as 9 months. LVC offers flexible scheduling, including day, evening, and weekend classes, so you can complete them on your schedule, however it works for you. We also offer individualized student support from professional faculty, so students receive the personal attention and guidance they need in order to be successful. With your dedication, our staff and faculty will be with you every step of the way as you train for your new career. With LVC, it is now more possible than ever before to obtain the training you need! 

LVC offers an accredited, thorough training program

In LVC’s Medical Insurance Billing and Coding program, students learn the skills they need to enter into a variety of entry-level positions in this rewarding healthcare field. Students at Las Vegas College learn:

  • Comprehensive medical coding and billing procedures
  • Current medical software and trends in the insurance industry
  • Current procedural coding and diagnostic coding
  • How to prepare and file insurance claims and analyze benefits
  • Claims processing/collection strategies

LVC’s program provides practical, hands-on training to prepare graduates to obtain the Certified Professional Coder-A (CPC-A) certification from the AAPC certifying agency. LVC is an accredited member of the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges (ACCSC), and our programs meet their standards, so you know you are getting an education and training you can trust, and that employers will value. With training from LVC, you will be trained to enter into entry-level medical careers a medical biller, medical billing specialist, medical insurance specialist, medical coder, medical records clerk, hospital admitting clerk, and/or a medical administrative assistant.

LVC provides career placement assistance that can help get you hired

With Las Vegas College, you are never alone; our helpful, professional career services staff assist students in obtaining the employment for which they have been trained. LVC’s career and placement services include:

  • Professional development and individualized job placement advising 
  • Assistance in the preparation of effective resumes and cover letters
  • Assistance in preparation for job interviews and completing job applications
  • Contacting prospective employers
  • Career fairs and on-campus interviewing
  • Access to LVC’s extensive network of employers in Nevada

If you choose Las Vegas College for your career training, you will find a community of support. Our professional faculty and helpful staff have a mission to see you succeed, and we will do everything possible to help you obtain a position in your chosen field. Plus, LVC will stay by your side for the entire duration of your career: Graduates are welcomed to return at any time in their career for free career-placement assistance and free refresher training!

Want to learn more about becoming a medical biller/coder/office specialist with Las Vegas College? Call us today! We are ready to help you get on your way to a new career. Call 702-745-8750 to schedule a tour of our modern campus in Las Vegas, Nevada, or to begin the enrollment process. What are you waiting for? Train for a successful healthcare career with Las Vegas College!