Medical Coding and Billing

at Nunez Community College

New Orleans Catalog

About

Nunez Community College is a student-centered institution that delivers relevant and innovative curriculum integrating the arts, sciences, and humanities leading to academic credentials and workforce opportunities. Nunez serves a vital role in the community by engaging with partners to support student success and personal growth.

Medical Coding and Billing professionals are in demand in hospitals, clinics, doctor's offices, and insurance agencies. Some even work online and remotely from home for clients around the world.

Takes

1-2 Years

Costs

$10.5k

Leads to

$46.6k careers

Example Career

Medical Records Specialists

Healthcare

Compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the healthcare system. Classify medical and healthcare concepts, including diagnosis, procedures, medical services, and equipment, into the healthcare industry's numerical coding system. Includes medical coders.

Healthcare

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Entry

Median

High

Salary

Hourly Wage

$29,850

$46,640

$61,250

$14.35

$22.42

$29.45

Is this a career path I'll enjoy?

The median wage in Louisiana for careers similar to this one is $17/hr. People in this field compile, process, and maintain medical records of hospital and clinic patients in a manner consistent with medical, administrative, ethical, legal, and regulatory requirements of the health care system.

What skills and credentials will I gain?

Certificate of Applied Science, Medical Coding and Billing.

Graduates of our Certificate of Applied Science in Medical Coding and Billing are proficient in medical terminology, coding, billing, and legal aspects of the medical industry.

Medical Coding and Billing at Nunez Community College

Admissions

High school diploma or equivalency

High school diploma or equivalency. Nunez Community College is an open-enrollment institution. This means that regardless of your ACT or COMPASS scores, you are eligible to begin enrolling in classes on our campus.

In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an online application form via Nunez's website. There's more information available here: https://www.nunez.edu/admissions

We accept applications year-round. A new student will need to confirm their classes with the registrar's office before a new semester begins. For more information, contact our Admissions Office. Here are your next steps for connecting with Nunez! Click "Get Started" to go to their admissions page. Apply right away through their portal, if you feel ready. Chat with a counselor to make the process as easy as possible. (We recommend this - community colleges are complicated). If you get stuck, you can always reach out to us at WhereWeGo for help by emailing support@wherewego.org .

Contact

Who do I contact?

Call: 504-278-6467

Website

Nunez Community College

3710 Paris Rd
Chalmette, LA 70043