Administrative Medical Specialist with Medical Billing and Coding + Medical Terminology GES 123 » 360 hours

This nationally recognized program combines the Administrative Medical Specialist program with training in medical billing and coding and medical terminology to give you a competitive edge in the healthcare field. Through this program, you'll gain the skills you need to become an Administrative Medical Specialist (AMS), a medical receptionist, a scheduler, an insurance specialist, or a diagnostic or procedural coder.

From scheduling appointments to managing medical records to filing insurance claims, you’ll master skills that will make you an asset in a wide variety of healthcare settings. You’ll also gain hands-on, practical experience in medical billing and coding working with the main coding manuals in the field, the ICD-9-CM and the CPT. In the Medical Terminology portion, you’ll learn to apply proper terminology and spelling for major pathological conditions. 

Upon completion of this program, you’ll be ready to begin your career in an entry-level position, or to sit for the Certified Billing and Coding Specialist (CBCS) exam and the Certified Medical Administrative Assistant (CMAA) exam offered by National Healthcareer Association (NHA).