If you’re ready to begin a new career in a professional, office-based area of healthcare and enjoy work that requires accuracy, organization, and attention to detail, consider earning your Medical Billing and Coding Diploma from Bryan University.
At Bryan University, our Medical Billing and Coding Diploma Program provides practical, job-focused training designed to prepare you for real-world responsibilities in today’s healthcare system. As a billing and coding professional, you’ll help ensure that medical claims, codes, and patient records are processed accurately and efficiently.
While many people think of healthcare as direct patient care, a large part of the industry relies on skilled professionals who work behind the scenes. Medical billers and coders play an essential role in supporting healthcare providers, maintaining accurate documentation, and keeping facility operations running smoothly.
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Medical billing and coding specialists are the backbone of healthcare administration. Even though they work behind the scenes, their impact is felt in every stage of the patient journey. From translating medical services into standardized codes to preparing accurate claims, their expertise ensures providers receive proper reimbursement and patient records remain correct and up to date.
This profession requires focused training and a strong commitment to accuracy. Billing and coding professionals must understand complex terminology, follow regulatory guidelines, and carefully manage confidential information. Their ability to stay organized, verify details, and maintain compliance keeps the administrative side of healthcare running seamlessly.
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A Career on the Rise
Bryan University’s medical billing and coding diploma program sets you up for a career with a variety of work environments to choose from, which means you have the opportunity to find the place that best fits your needs. From non-profit organizations, to clinics, to in-house, corporate medical facilities, there is a environment that suits the goals of your healthcare career.
Medical Billing and Coding
Median Wages Ranges (2024)
$21.46 Hourly, $44,640 Annual - $24.16 Hourly, $50,250 Annual
Projected Growth Range (2024-2034)
Average 3% up to 7% or higher!
Projected Job Openings Range (2024-2034)
14,200 to 85,900
O*NET OnLine Summary Report for 29-2072.00 - 43-6013.00 - National Center for O*NET Development, https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/29-2072.00 - https://www.onetonline.org/link/summary/43-6013.00
Support Courses – 13.5 credits required
The student is introduced to the history of computers, operating systems and a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. This course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer, integrated software, and vital Internet and online communications techniques through hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on computer hardware, current operating systems software, and development of keyboarding skills. The student is also introduced to email communications.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. The course is designed to introduce the history of computers and information systems in an uncomplicated way to reach students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and skills. The course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer and integrated software through hand-on training.
The student will develop skills related to goal setting, personal accountability, positive attitudes and beliefs, enhanced expectations, self-efficacy building, teamwork, planning, improved performance, higher quality of life and overall personal development.
Support Courses – 13.5 credits required
The student is introduced to the history of computers, operating systems and a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. This course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer, integrated software, and vital Internet and online communications techniques through hands-on training. Emphasis is placed on computer hardware, current operating systems software, and development of keyboarding skills. The student is also introduced to email communications.
This course provides the student with a basic understanding of modern software and the impact on the business environment. The course is designed to introduce the history of computers and information systems in an uncomplicated way to reach students with a wide range of backgrounds, interests, and skills. The course will allow students to become acquainted with the computer and integrated software through hand-on training.
The student will develop skills related to goal setting, personal accountability, positive attitudes and beliefs, enhanced expectations, self-efficacy building, teamwork, planning, improved performance, higher quality of life and overall personal development.
Core Courses – 54 credits required
Introduction in building and utilizing a medical vocabulary through the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms/vowels. Emphasis is on correct spelling, pronunciation, and the correct definitions of many medical terms. This course will cover five body systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and blood system.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, the lymphatic and immune systems. In addition, structural units, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, as well as blood and circulation are discussed.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body. Topics covered include the respiratory system, the nervous system, the urinary system, the female and male reproductive systems, human development and genetics, the digestive system, concepts of metabolic function and nutrition, the endocrine system and special sense.
This course addresses medical ethics and laws that pertain to the medical field. The course is designed to enable the student to understand medical practice acts, confidentiality, legal responsibilities of the health professional, liability, and the civic duties of the health professional.
This course provides students with a basic understanding of their duties and responsibilities in the administrative front office. It develops skills in communication, instruction, filing, financial administration, duties as a receptionist, processing of mail, care of the facilities and medical equipment. It also includes developing a professional image, good interpersonal relationships with other office personnel and the right attitude for the professional medical office.
The student will discuss the various types of drugs and become familiar with the forms by which medications are administered. The student will learn to identify the most common medications by classification and the body system that they are most commonly used for. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of medical coding. It details how to operate today’s common coding systems, including International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and Clinical Modification (CM) codes.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of medical coding. It details how to operate today’s common coding systems, including Current Procedural Terminology, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Clinical Modification (CM,) and official coding guidelines. Prerequisite(s): MBC150 Medical Billing & Coding I
This course includes material covering Evaluation and Management of Services and Anatomical Coding and Procedural Coding. This course builds upon the Fundamentals of Coding and presents abstract situations to which the student can apply their knowledge. This course requires the student to assign ICD diagnosis codes as well as CPT codes. Prerequisite(s): MBC150 Medical Billing & Coding I and MBC170 Medical Billing & Coding II.
This course covers the codes required to bill insurance companies for services. The material covered is Evaluation and Management of Services, Anatomical Coding and Procedural Coding. This course builds upon the Fundamentals of Coding and presents abstract situations to which the student can apply their knowledge. Prerequisite(s): MBC150 Medical Billing & Coding I, MBC170 Medical Billing & Coding II, and MBC200 Medical Billing & Coding III.
Students will be assigned to a physician’s office, clinic, or other healthcare setting where they will utilize the essential skills they have developed throughout their program. This experience is designed to provide students with actual on-the-job learning activities in the medical front office environment under the direct supervision of local healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses.
Students will do their externship in a virtual environment using Elsevier. They will be given real charts that have been modified to protect HIPPA and be asked to code appropriately. This will give the students the opportunity to utilize the skills they developed in their program. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 GPA in all completed core courses.
Core Courses – 54 credits required
Introduction in building and utilizing a medical vocabulary through the use of prefixes, suffixes, word roots and combining forms/vowels. Emphasis is on correct spelling, pronunciation, and the correct definitions of many medical terms. This course will cover five body systems including the integumentary, musculoskeletal, nervous, cardiovascular, and blood system.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body, including the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, the lymphatic and immune systems. In addition, structural units, fluids and electrolytes, acid-base balance, as well as blood and circulation are discussed.
This course is a study of the structure and function of several systems of the human body. Topics covered include the respiratory system, the nervous system, the urinary system, the female and male reproductive systems, human development and genetics, the digestive system, concepts of metabolic function and nutrition, the endocrine system and special sense.
This course addresses medical ethics and laws that pertain to the medical field. The course is designed to enable the student to understand medical practice acts, confidentiality, legal responsibilities of the health professional, liability, and the civic duties of the health professional.
This course provides students with a basic understanding of their duties and responsibilities in the administrative front office. It develops skills in communication, instruction, filing, financial administration, duties as a receptionist, processing of mail, care of the facilities and medical equipment. It also includes developing a professional image, good interpersonal relationships with other office personnel and the right attitude for the professional medical office.
The student will discuss the various types of drugs and become familiar with the forms by which medications are administered. The student will learn to identify the most common medications by classification and the body system that they are most commonly used for. Prerequisite(s): MA100 Medical Terminology; MA110 Anatomy and Physiology or AP101 Anatomy and Physiology; MA115 Anatomy and Physiology or AP105 Anatomy and Physiology.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of medical coding. It details how to operate today’s common coding systems, including International Classification of Diseases (ICD) codes and Clinical Modification (CM) codes.
This course provides instruction in the fundamentals of medical coding. It details how to operate today’s common coding systems, including Current Procedural Terminology, International Classification of Diseases (ICD), Clinical Modification (CM,) and official coding guidelines. Prerequisite(s): MBC150 Medical Billing & Coding I
This course includes material covering Evaluation and Management of Services and Anatomical Coding and Procedural Coding. This course builds upon the Fundamentals of Coding and presents abstract situations to which the student can apply their knowledge. This course requires the student to assign ICD diagnosis codes as well as CPT codes. Prerequisite(s): MBC150 Medical Billing & Coding I and MBC170 Medical Billing & Coding II.
This course covers the codes required to bill insurance companies for services. The material covered is Evaluation and Management of Services, Anatomical Coding and Procedural Coding. This course builds upon the Fundamentals of Coding and presents abstract situations to which the student can apply their knowledge. Prerequisite(s): MBC150 Medical Billing & Coding I, MBC170 Medical Billing & Coding II, and MBC200 Medical Billing & Coding III.
Students will be assigned to a physician’s office, clinic, or other healthcare setting where they will utilize the essential skills they have developed throughout their program. This experience is designed to provide students with actual on-the-job learning activities in the medical front office environment under the direct supervision of local healthcare professionals. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 cGPA in all completed core courses.
Students will do their externship in a virtual environment using Elsevier. They will be given real charts that have been modified to protect HIPPA and be asked to code appropriately. This will give the students the opportunity to utilize the skills they developed in their program. Prerequisite: Must have a 2.0 GPA in all completed core courses.
GRAND TOTAL
Contact Hours: 845
Quarter Credit Hours: 65.5
National Certification and Registration
The Medical Billing and Coding Program prepares students with the technical skills and foundational knowledge needed to enter the healthcare field with confidence. Students develop expertise in medical coding systems, insurance billing procedures, and healthcare documentation, allowing them to support providers and medical offices in a variety of healthcare settings.
Upon completion of the program, graduates are prepared to pursue certification through the American Academy of Professional Coders (AAPC). This credential helps demonstrate professional competency and readiness for employment as a medical biller and coder, validating the skills gained in the program and supporting long-term career success in healthcare.
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