• Students can train to become medical billing and coding specialists online and at community colleges.bureau image by razorconcept from Fotolia.com
  
  Medical records and health information technicians, including medical coders, had a median wage range of $26,210 to $42,760 in May 2008, according to the U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. The department expects jobs in the field to increase 20 percent through 2018, when projected employment may reach 207,600. To prepare for a position as a medical biller and coder in Michigan, students can apply to a variety of community college and online programs in the state.
  
  

Ross Medical Education Center

• Ross Medical Education Center offers medical billing and coding classes and a practical externship to prepare students for full-time work after graduation. Upon completion of the program, students may apply for jobs such as billing clerk, billing specialist, patient account representative and medical receptionist. An online application includes educational history and career interests. The school has Michigan locations in Flint, Ann Arbor, Madison Heights, Lansing, Brighton, Davison, Redford, Saginaw, Port Huron, Roosevelt Park, Grand Rapids, New Baltimore and Portage.
  
  Ross Medical Education Center
  G3630 Miller Rd. Ste. D
  Flint, MI 48507
  810-733-7488
  www.rossmedicaleducation.com
  
  

Bay De Noc Community College

• Bay De Noc Community College offers a 360-hour online certificate program in medical billing and coding. The course includes legal, ethical and regulatory concepts, including HIPAA compliance, patient communication, medical records management and payroll and taxes. Program costs total $2,295. Interested applicants may call Lori Shea.
  
  Bay De Noc Community College
  Lori Shea
  906-786-5802
  www.gatlineducation.com
  
  

Glen Oaks Community College

• Glen Oaks Community College offers a 46-credit-hour Medical Administrative Specialist certificate program, which covers medical billing and coding. Students must maintain a C average and complete an externship lasting 148 hours. The program, phased in during winter 2010, has a projected cost of $9,500.
  
  Glen Oaks Community College
  62249 Shimmel Rd.
  Centreville, MI 49032
  269-467-9945
  www.glenoaks.edu