Medical Billing and Insurance Coding

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Take control of your future with the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding program at Summit College! 

Healthcare isn’t just about what happens in exam rooms. So much of the medical industry relies on the behind-the-scenes work done by medical administrative professionals and records specialists, like medical billers and insurance coders. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, this in-demand profession is expected to grow 7% through 2030 — faster than the average for all occupations — and have around 14,900 job openings project each year.*

 

When you attend the Medical Billing and Insurance Coding program at Summit College, you’ll get hands-on training in the fundamentals of medical insurance claims, patient billing and payments, and proper coding of medical procedures and services. You’ll round everything out with a 160-hour externship that will allow you to practice your skills in a real-world healthcare setting. The MBIC program is offered as a hybrid program, offering the flexibility of online and on-campus classes.

https://www.bls.gov/ooh/healthcare/medical-records-and-health-information-technicians.htm

What You’ll Learn:

Body Systems/Levels of Organization 

Medical Applications 

Laws and Ethics in Health Care 

Understanding Health Insurance 

Electronic Health Records 

Classification of Diseases 

Procedural Coding 

Why Summit College?

Hands-On Training

You’ll get valuable, real-world experience, with our state-of-the-industry labs and practical externships. 

Experienced Instructors

You’ll learn from dedicated instructors with extensive knowledge in the fields in which they teach.

Flexible Class Schedules

Our flexible day, evening, and hybrid online/campus classes fit your busy lifestyle, allowing you to focus on education while balancing work and family responsibilities.

Career Assistance

Summit College’s Office of Career Services offers ongoing career assistance to students and graduates.

Accredited

Summit College is accredited by the Accrediting Council for Continuing Education and Training (ACCET).

Real-World Experience

The comprehensive curriculum provides a variety of core courses and specialized training designed to give students a complete understanding of the elements required in different areas of healthcare.

A 160-hour externship at a college-approved site gives you valuable, hands-on training in real-life medical environments such as family practices, health clinics, and other healthcare organizations.

Career Opportunities:

Hospitals

Physicians' Offices

Nursing & Residential Care Facilities

Urgent Care Centers

You Can Do It. We Can Help.

Our Career Services team at Summit College has been helping students work to make their dreams a reality. No matter how your career journey unfolds, Summit wants to be by your side. Every student’s climb is different, but at Summit you’ll find the support you need to elevate your career. That’s why we offer these and other services:

Resume and cover letter instruction, customization, and tips

Career counseling

Interview preparation assistance, including mock interviews, to build your confidence

Assistance with job market and career research

Are you ready for your future?

Available Locations

San Bernardino Campus
804 East Brier Drive
San Bernardino, CA 92408

El Cajon Campus
411 N Marshall Ave
El Cajon, CA 92020

Santa Ana Campus
1639 E. Edinger
Santa Ana, CA 92705

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