Get the Skills to Be a Medical Office Professional
Online Medical Billing & Coding Training in 2 Years*
Interested in a career in the medical field? Are you the type of person who enjoys helping others?
A career in Medical Billing and Coding may be just the right fit for you. In this career-focused program, students learn the skills to market themselves to future employers in the fast-paced fields of medical insurance billing, medical coding, and various medical front office responsibilities.
You’ve Already Got a Life and We Appreciate That
If you’re juggling work and a family, you’re busy. Our hybrid learning model gives you greater freedom and flexibility to learn on your own schedule.
That means you’re in control of your learning experience. All you have to do is take that first important step, because there’s a lot of demand for skilled medical billing and coding professionals. Training with Laurus for a career in medical billing and coding, with all our dedicated support from Day 1 till the day you land that dream job, is a great move.
Develop the ability to process health insurance claims by learning the many aspects of medical insurance, including plan options, carrier requirements, various regulations, extraction of relevant information from source documents, accurate claim form completion, and diagnosis and procedure coding.
If you’re ready to move up in life and create a brighter future with a fulfilling medical office career, now is the right time to be discovering Laurus College.
Through programs led by industry professionals, Laurus has helped motivated people get the skills, experience, and ongoing support to pursue successful careers.
The Laurus Advantage
Practical, Career-Focused Training that prepares you for an in-demand career.
Supportive Learning Environment where instructors care about your success.
Flexible Scheduling Options that include both day and evening classes.
Laptop Included – Students attending classes in an Occupational Associate or Bachelor’s Degree program are given the opportunity to receive a laptop computer loaded with all of the software needed to complete their program.
Job Search Assistance through our Career Services Department, including resume & portfolio creation, interview preparation and live workshops.
All the Things You’ll Learn
The standards for accuracy in health insurance claims processing are becoming more exacting at the same time that health insurance plan options are rapidly expanding. These changes, coupled with modifications in regulations affecting the health insurance industry, are a constant challenge to medical office personnel.
Among the courses taught in the Medical Billing and Coding Associate Degree program are:
- Medical Terminology
- Health Insurance
- Diagnosis Coding
- Electronic Medical Billing
- Medical Billing Processes
- Medical Front Office
- Health Care Facility
- Medical Management Supervision
- Human Resource Issues
Here’s How You’ll Grow with Us
Upon completion of the Medical Billing and Coding Occupational Associate degree, students should be able to:
- Demonstrate an understanding of medical terminology and the importance of spelling
- Identify both CPT (Current Procedural Terminology) code and ICD-10 (Diagnostic Coding) guidelines, and how to look up codes
- Show proficiency in filling out various forms with regard to billing such as CMS-1500 claim form, appeals letters, and denial letters
- Read EOB’s, aging reports, and financial policies within the medical office
- Identify different types of insurance plans, and insurance terminology
- Understand HIPAA guidelines including HIPAA privacy and HIPAA security rule
- Demonstrate the importance of time management skills, communication, scheduling, and teamwork
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Where You Could Be in a Couple Short Years
Grads with Medical Billing & Coding training may find employment in a wide range of interesting and rewarding positions, including
- Medical Records & Health Information Technicians
- Medical Receptionist & Information Clerk
- Insurance Policy Processing Clerk
- Medical Coding Specialist
- Patient Services Coordinator
- and more!
See a list of careers from the Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system
With so many professional opportunities available to people with the right qualifications, Laurus can prepare you for a career that will take you to that next level in life.
Meet the Faculty
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Rebecca Sandoval
Department Director
Medical Billing Department
Teaching at Laurus since 2012
Rebecca has worked in the medical field for over 17 years. She started in the chart room and eventually moved into a position where she was in charge of obtaining authorizations. As Rebecca continued to learn more about insurance companies and coding guidelines, she was then trained for the billing position and soon realized that was the position for her; she loved it!
Rebecca has an Associate Degree in Medical Billing and Coding and is also an MA. She truly enjoys being an instructor at Laurus, always striving to give students the knowledge that she has obtained through the years. - ×
Norma Walker
Instructor
Medical Billing Department
Teaching at Laurus since 2012
As a young mother, Norma always dreamed of doing extraordinary things with her life. She tried her hardest, no matter what “road bumps” or “hurdles” she faced, in order to achieve her dreams. Now, as an instructor, Norma encourages her students to do the same. Known for her friendliness and attention to detail, Norma takes pride in helping students overcome their own hurdles so that they can enter the healthcare field as confident and outgoing professionals.
Norma received her A.S. Degree in Medical Billing and Coding from Charter College, and has been teaching at Laurus College in Oxnard for over 2 years.
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Charla Gonzales-Sanchez
Instructor
Medical Billing Department
Teaching at Laurus since 2013
Charla has nearly 20 years in the Medical Industry in various areas of the Medical office; Administrative, Clinical and Billing & Coding. She is a professional in her industry and has been recognized for her continued efforts in her field. As a graduate with honors, she strives to bring that same level of accomplishment to all her students and their studies.
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Sheryl Munoz
Instructor
Medical Billing Department
Teaching at Laurus since 2013
Sheryl has worked in the healthcare industry for over 18 years, starting in a large healthcare organization, and then moving to various medical offices of different specialty physicians over the years. She has both an AA and a BA degree in Healthcare Administration.
Sheryl’s knowledge of the healthcare industry from medical billing, claims processing, conducting training, and overseeing an entire medical office, along with keeping up-to-date in her area of expertise has enhanced her teaching at Laurus College. She enjoys using her skills to guide students from the time they start and even after they finish school so they can have a rewarding career in the healthcare industry.
Sheryl always tells her students “I have the upmost respect that you have taken the first step, even though you may have a busy schedule whether it be working, taking care of your children, or just life itself to attend class. This first step will be the best decision you have ever made and you will reap the rewards”.
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Patricia Lincoln
Instructor
Medical Billing Department
Patricia is a CPC (Certified Professional Coder) with an extensive background in medical coding, billing, compliance, and related fields. She has taught coding, billing, and terminology courses academically, as well as trained and managed many coders professionally over the years. Patricia has also taught medical documentation seminars for groups of physicians in various cities across the U.S.
As one of a three-member team, Patricia developed the medical coding audit program and department for a large national medical coding and billing company. At various times throughout her career, Patricia has been responsible for interpreting federal guidelines; responding to coding challenges/questions; and for developing coder training as well as physician documentation training materials. Additionally, she has conducted countless medical coding audits for various physician-based and out-patient hospital clients and has worked as a consultant on health care and medical billing fraud whistleblower legal cases.
Of all the interesting and exciting things Patricia has done in her career, she says the most rewarding and enjoyable is being an instructor at Laurus College. Patricia admires and respects her students and colleagues, and is proud to work together with her students, as a team, helping them to achieve their educational goals in the medical coding and billing field.
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Amy Hawkins
Instructor
Medical Billing Department
I have been in the medical field for over 20 years, holding several different positions throughout the medical field. After graduating with honors, I started out in medical records. I quickly worked my way up to the supervisor of the administrative front office. Not that long after that, I worked my way up to the Billing and Coding/ Business Office. I then worked my way into working in the Clinical Back Office. That’s when I learned how to schedule surgeries and I learned how to assist with surgeries. I have been teaching for 13 years in various medical programs, as well as the Lead Trainer, for new hire Medical Instructors and Curriculum Developer. I feel very fortunate, I get to teach what I have learned in the medical field.
It helps to feed my passion for helping people. My teaching philosophy is described in a quote:When you teach what you love
and share what you know
you open eyes, minds, hearts and souls
To unexplored worlds.
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* Program length when completed in normal time.