Program Overview
The efficiency of a medical office and the quality of medical care provided depend in large part upon the staff members who supplement and support the role of the physician. As a medical biller/coder, you must have strong communication and organizational skills, computer knowledge and excellent human relations skills.
Earning Potential
Interested in a career in health insurance? Learn more about our region’s employment outlook and career opportunities you can pursue in this field of study.
Obtain information from insured or designated persons for the purpose of settling claims with an insurance carrier.
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are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
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Compile, process and maintain medical records of a hospital and clinic's patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal and regulatory requirements of the health care system. Process, maintain, compile and report patient information for health requirements and standards in a manner consistent with the healthcare industry's numerical coding system.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
Plan, direct or coordinate medical and health services in hospitals, clinics, managed care organizations, public health agencies and/or similar organizations.
median annual salary
annual job openings
are currently employed within the State of Michigan Prosperity Regions 5 and 6.
This number is expected to over the next four years.
of current workers will reach retirement age within the next ten years.
Visit Career Coach for more details.
About Delta's Program
Health insurance coding and claims specialists accurately report physician services for reimbursement to patients’ insurance companies. They are also required to understand the legal responsibilities of medical office staff members.
Professional Licensure
Billing/Coding Advanced Certificate program completers are able to sit for National Certification in either medical billing/medical coding or both if desired through the AAPC (American Association of Professional Coders). These certifications are valid in all 50 states. Please see program coordinator for further information
Why you should choose Delta
Life is busy. But that shouldn't get in the way of your education. Delta offers classes at night, on weekends and online to make taking classes and getting that degree easier. Plus, Delta has three centers so you can take classes even closer to home.
You can get hands-on experience in your field while you're working toward that degree. I know. It's awesome! Plus, you'll even get paid. That's co-op! Check it out.
At the Teaching Learning Center, located in the Library, we offer tutoring on a wide variety of subjects, and help with developing study and learning skills. Most tutoring is on a walk-in basis but we do have some online tutoring options.
Best of all, it's free for currently enrolled Delta students. Just another way we demonstrate our commitment to helping students succeed.
Facts & Figures
1 in 8 people in our community age 17-70 have taken a class at Delta.
With over 900 faculty and staff members, Delta is the 4th largest employer in the area.