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Associate Degree Spotlight: Medical Billing and Coding

For those of you looking to quickly start a career after high school or begin a new one, an Associate degree program may be a better option than attending a traditional 4-year college. Want the lowdown on one of the fastest growing careers you could start with an Associate degree? Then check out medical billing and coding!

Medical billing and coding is one of the hottest careers in the healthcare industry. And best of all? Medical billing and coding is one of the few healthcare careers that doesn't require you to stick people with needles or clean up puke! 

As the healthcare industry grows the demand for medical coders grows along with it.  According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, the employment medical records and health information technicians such as medical coders, is expected to increase by 20% through 2018. Not too shabby for students who want to graduate with decent job prospects...