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Medical Billing & Coding Specialist

Chicago is the city of opportunity, if you know where to look. It’s waiting for you around every corner. Chicago’s own Coyne College offers in-demand programs in the Allied Health fields, including Medical Billing and Coding Specialist, Pharmacy Technician and Medical Assistant.

Earn Your Diploma

Demand for support positions within the health care field is rising as the industry continues to grow and expand. With continued advances in medicine and medical technology, there will be an increase in the need for medical billing and coding specialists. Upon completion of Coyne College’s Medical Billing and Coding Specialist program in Chicago, graduates can be qualified for entry-level positions in offices of private physicians, medical billing services, hospitals, and health insurance companies.

What You'll Learn

Students will develop knowledge of medical terminology, health records management, insurance procedures, billing software, and medical coding in addition to business communications and office administration. The program includes six weeks of study focusing on Electronic Health Records. You’ll get the hands-on training you need for a career in real-life health care settings. You can complete the program – which includes an externship – in as little as 48 weeks. Learn more about medical billing and coding classes.

What You'll Do

Medical billing and coding specialists organize and manage health information data. 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.

Career Outlook

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2014-15 Edition, employment is expected to grow by 22%, much faster than the average for all occupations through 2022. Learn more about medical billing and coding careers.

Choose Coyne, and You'll Have Access To:

Financial aid for those who qualify
Day classes
Career Services and job placement assistance – we offer several professional services to guide you into your chosen career
More than 110 years of time-tested experience – we have thrived for more than a century because of our top-notch programs and skilled faculty and staff