TOWSON, Md. Jan. 15, 2009 -
TESST College of Technology in Towson has opened enrollment for the new medical billing and coding specialist program. The campus will begin classes Jan. 20.
The 36-week program prepares students with the knowledge, technical skills and work habits to pursue an entry-level position in the medical billing and coding field or related area.
Duties may include a variety of functions such as accounting, preparing and filing insurance claim forms, Medicare and Medicaid billing, reimbursements, collections, coding procedures, benefits, coverage and limitations. The students will develop the understanding of insurance co-pays, deductibles and out-of-pocket expenses, along with collection procedures.
“We are proud to offer our new medical billing and coding program in response to the growing demands of the field in our community,” said Kevin Beaver, president of the TESST College of Technology Towson campus.
Sterri Price is the director for this program at TESST College of Technology in Towson. She has XX years of experience as a certified coding specialist in multiple specialties including OB/GYN, orthopedic, general practice and nuclear cardiology.
Individuals interested in learning more about the program can contact an admissions representative at 410.296.5350.
The TESST College of Technology Towson campus is accredited by the Accrediting Commission for Career Schools and Colleges of Technology (ACCSCT). ACCSCT is listed as a nationally recognized accrediting agency by the United States Department of Education.
About TESST College of Technology
TESST College of Technology is part of Kaplan Higher Education, which serves 100,000 students through more than 70 campus-based schools across the United States and in Europe. It also has online programs through Kaplan Virtual Education, Kaplan University and Concord Law School of Kaplan University. Kaplan Higher Education schools offer a spectrum of academic opportunities, from high school diplomas to graduate and professional degrees, including a Juris Doctor degree. Kaplan Higher Education is part of Kaplan, Inc., a subsidiary of The Washington Post Company (NYSE: WPO). For more information, visit http://www.tesst.edu.