Turn Healthcare Information into Career-Ready Skills
Professionals trained in medical coding play a vital role in today’s healthcare system. They are responsible for accurately classifying medical data from patient records in settings such as physician offices, clinics, hospitals, long-term care, and behavioral health facilities.
Barton Benefits
At Barton, our areas of study are designed to equip students with the knowledge, skills, and critical thinking necessary to thrive in today’s world. Whether you're just beginning your educational journey or advancing your career, we offer flexible and rigorous programs that support your goals.
Why Barton?
- 100% Online Program
Study from anywhere with flexible scheduling to fit your lifestyle. - Work-from-Home Potential
Many employers offer remote options for coding professionals. - Strong Job Outlook
A high-demand and rapidly growing career field across the U.S. - 44-Credit Hour Certificate
Complete your training and be job-ready in less time. - Versatile Career Settings
Work in physician offices, clinics, hospitals, long-term care, and more. - Hands-On Coding Experience
Learn to classify and code medical data using real patient records - Capstone Simulation Course
Finish with a course that mimics a real-world internship experience. - Certification-Ready
Eligible to sit for industry certification exams upon program completion.
Career Pathways
High Demand. Strong Growth. Diverse Opportunities.
The U.S. Department of Labor reports excellent job prospects for medical records and health information technicians. As healthcare providers increasingly rely on accurate data and electronic records, professionals with strong coding and medical knowledge are in high demand.
In fact, CareerBuilder.com lists medical coding as one of the 13 fastest-growing occupations in the U.S.
Career opportunities include:
- Medical Coder
- Coding Specialist (Inpatient or Outpatient)
- Health Information Technician
- Medical Records Analyst
- Insurance Claims Analyst
- Billing and Reimbursement Specialist
- Compliance Auditor
- Patient Account Representative
With the right training, you can work in hospitals, clinics, insurance companies, long-term care facilities, and more.
What Is Medical Coding?
Medical coders review patient records and assign standardized numeric codes for diagnoses, procedures, and services using systems like:
- ICD-10 (International Classification of Diseases)
- CPT (Current Procedural Terminology)
- HCPCS (Healthcare Common Procedure Coding System)
These codes are essential for billing, insurance processing, and healthcare data management.
Barton’s curriculum combines in-depth coding instruction with professional and medical coursework, preparing students for entry into the workforce in a variety of healthcare settings.
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Flexible Learning Options
- Choose from in-person or 100% online classes—including core medical assisting courses
- Study full-time or part-time to fit your schedule
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Degree Maps
Degree Maps
Certificate
Medical Coding (44 hours - certificate guide)
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