By DeVry University
February 18, 2022
5 min read
February 18, 2022
5 min read
Medical billers and coders play an important non-clinical role in the growing healthcare industry. In settings such as hospitals, doctor’s offices, nursing facilities and insurance companies, medical billers and coders carefully ensure the accuracy of patient records and the timely submission of billing for diagnostic and medical procedures. You can prepare to pursue this important career by earning our online Undergraduate Certificate in Medical Billing and Coding as one of the steps on your journey. As you read further, you’ll learn more about what it takes to become a medical biller and coder.
At DeVry, we've had years of experience helping students build their medical billing and coding abilities, including essential interpersonal skills. In this article, you'll get a sense of what steps you'll need to take to become a medical biller and coder as we explore the following sections:
Each medical billing and coding certification tests your competency across slightly different areas. When considering which certification to pursue, choose the one that is most applicable to your specific career goals.
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