Campus News
May 6th, 2024
Students finish medical billing/coding classes
Garrett College cohort is currently working on externship project
Students enrolled in the Medical Billing and Coding program at Garrett College recently completed their classroom training. The cohort members are, left to right (seated): Damari Hernandez-Alvarado (Accident), Barbara Coleman (Kitzmiller), Rachael Vogtman (Cumberland), (standing) Katherine Cheshire (Swanton), Staci Vance (Cumberland), Toni Barefoot (Accident), and Instructor Sherry Langford. Not pictured are: Connie Friend (Friendsville), and Nancy Tanner (Oakland).
Students enrolled in the Medical Billing and Coding program at Garrett College recently completed their classroom training.
The Medical Billing and Coding program, offered through the College’s Continuing Education & Workforce Development division, includes a 175-hour lecture component. Medical terminology, healthcare documentation, and billing and coding are all covered via synchronous learning through Zoom.
The eight-person cohort is currently working on their externship projects. Upon completion of the externship, students will sit for the American Academy of Professional Coders – CPC certification exam.
The cohort members are: Damari Hernandez-Alvarado (Accident), Barbara Coleman (Kitzmiller), Rachael Vogtman (Cumberland), Katherine Cheshire (Swanton), Staci Vance (Cumberland), Toni Barefoot (Accident), Connie Friend (Friendsville), and Nancy Tanner (Oakland).
The Medical Billing and Coding field is one of the fastest-growing professions in the healthcare industry, according to Garrett College Program Coordinator Doug Beitzel.
"Being in the medical billing and coding field adds significant flexibility to employment opportunities, with many coders working from home," said Beitzel. "We wanted to create the same learning environment, so we offer this program via Zoom, allowing the student to attend in real time from home without the need to come to campus."
The next Medical Billing & Coding program cohort is scheduled to start in September and will be offered on Mondays and Thursdays from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Applications are currently open with scholarship money available to assist students.
For additional information about the course or to register, contact Doug Beitzel at 301-387-3772 or doug.beitzel@yogaintheusa.com.
