Medical Billing and Coding

Prepare for a rewarding career in healthcare administration with training in medical billing, coding, insurance processing, and reimbursement procedures.

Program Overview

The Medical Billing and Coding program at Health Tech of Georgia prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills, and professionalism needed to support the financial and administrative operations of healthcare organizations.

Students receive instruction in medical terminology, medical coding systems, insurance claims processing, healthcare reimbursement, patient account management, and medical documentation. The program emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, attention to detail, and the importance of proper coding and billing practices.



Through classroom instruction and practical exercises, students develop the skills and confidence needed to pursue opportunities in medical offices, hospitals, insurance companies, and other healthcare administrative settings.

Program at a Glance

Program Length: 22 weeks
Class Schedule: Day and Evening Classes Available
Training Format: Classroom & Practical Coding and Billing Exercises.
Career Focus: Medical Coding, Insurance Billing & Healthcare Revenue Cycle Support

What You’ll Learn

Students will develop skills in:

• Medical terminology and healthcare fundamentals
• Anatomy and physiology for medical coding
• Introduction to medical billing and coding
• ICD-10-CM diagnosis coding
• CPT procedural coding
• HCPCS Level II coding
• Medical insurance terminology and procedures
• Health insurance plans and coverage
• Medicare and Medicaid billing fundamentals
• Insurance claims preparation and submission
• CMS-1500 claim forms
• Electronic health records and documentation
• Healthcare reimbursement methodologies
• Revenue cycle management fundamentals
• Payment posting and account reconciliation
• Insurance claim denials and appeals
• Patient billing and account management
• HIPAA compliance and patient confidentiality
• Accuracy, professionalism, and ethical conduct
• Preparation for applicable medical billing and coding certification examinations

Learn by doing.

Medical Billing and Coding students gain practical experience through coding exercises, medical documentation review, insurance claim preparation, and simulated billing scenarios. Students practice assigning diagnosis and procedure codes, reviewing patient records, and understanding reimbursement processes. This hands-on approach helps students strengthen accuracy, develop problem-solving skills, and prepare for responsibilities in a professional healthcare administrative environment.

Medical Billing and Coding training can prepare students to pursue entry-level healthcare administrative and revenue cycle opportunities in settings such as:

• Hospitals
• Physician Offices
• Outpatient Clinics
• Medical Billing Companies
• Health Insurance Companies
• Specialty Medical Practices
• Healthcare Revenue Cycle Departments
• Medical Coding and Billing Departments
• Healthcare Administrative Offices
• Remote Medical Billing and Coding Positions

Employment qualifications, certification requirements, and remote-work opportunities vary by employer.